After another Grand Prix dominated by the McLaren duo, team principal Andrea Stella provided a clear and confident analysis of the Woking squad’s excellent form, once again emphasizing that the entire team deserves credit for the outstanding performances.
The regulatory changes introduced at the start of the Barcelona weekend in Spain—expected to shake up the championship dynamics—ultimately did nothing but confirm another truth: McLaren currently has the best car on the entire grid, flexible wings or not. Andrea Stella pointed out that the team didn’t need to make any major adjustments to its technical package, a testament to the project’s strength and the team’s organization. “We’re talking about a rule change that is always a minor factor because, from a technical and engineering perspective, the extent of the change was really very, very small,” said Stella. “I think we’re the only team that didn’t announce any changes, because we simply didn’t need to make any.”
Once again, McLaren confirms that its “secret” doesn’t lie in aerodynamic components or suspension design, but in its people. “Our people—their talent, expertise, organization, and the culture we’ve built at McLaren. That’s what has allowed us to build a very fast car and manage two very fast drivers.” – he pointed out.
The Lando Norris–Oscar Piastri pairing continues to improve with each race. Spain clearly showed Oscar Piastri’s progress—he pulled off a lightning start and managed the race impeccably, a stark contrast to the struggles he experienced on the same track just a year ago. “He’s grown a lot. This was the race where he had the most trouble last year, both in qualifying and tyre management. In 12 months, we’ve seen how much he’s developed—not just as a driver, but also thanks to the support of the people around him and his engineers. It’s a team success.”
In the background remains the internal management of a rivalry that could erupt in the coming races, given the car’s competitiveness and both drivers’ hunger to lead. “They may very well clash during the season—we came close here but not too close. I’m sure they’ll continue to entertain us. These situations will naturally occur, and we’ll try to handle them the best we can.”
A statement that carries both a warning and a sign of trust in the team’s maturity. McLaren now enjoys its golden moment, the result not only of technical quality but above all of organizational vision and human cohesion. No need for revolutions when evolution comes from solid foundations.
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