Andrea Stella has called on the entire team to focus on the efforts needed to achieve the drivers’ championship title in the 2025 season. His appeal comes in a context where Lando Norris is seen as one of the main contenders for the championship. With a 63-point gap from champion Max Verstappen, who claimed his fourth consecutive title, Lando Norris is determined to continue improving.
McLaren’s progress and challenges last season
Last season saw McLaren make significant strides, but a substantial part of Max Verstappen‘s advantage was built during the early stages of the championship. In the initial months, McLaren was not yet able to compete at the highest levels. However, the team made remarkable progress with the car’s development, especially following the upgrade introduced in Miami. After this evolution, Norris managed to close the gap.
The importance of team support for Lando Norris
Despite McLaren’s improved speed, Andrea Stella emphasized the team’s critical responsibility in providing ongoing support to Norris. Andrea Stella explained that, although the British driver is highly talented, his ability to fight for the title until the end was hindered by the car’s performance in the early stages of the season. “Lando wasn’t able to stay competitive until the end because we didn’t give him a fast enough car in the first few races,” Stella stated.
Team culture as the key to future success
Looking ahead, Andrea Stella credits much of McLaren’s recent success to the team culture developed over the past few years. The team has shown an ability to learn from its mistakes and grow consistently, but Andrea Stella knows that achieving the drivers’ championship requires perfection in every detail. “Team culture is essential for maximizing what we have available and allowing talent to shine. We cannot achieve our best without strong performance and a solid human culture that helps everyone improve.”
With the constructors’ title secured in 2024, McLaren enters the new season with renewed confidence. Andrea Stella and the team understand that the path to the drivers’ championship lies in consistent teamwork and full support for Lando Norris. The upcoming season will be decisive in determining whether McLaren can finally fight for the top in all competitions.
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