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McLaren's Stella Urges Mercedes for Engine Performance Clarity

3/12/2026

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Andrea Stella, McLaren team principal, expressed frustration over insufficient information from Mercedes on engine performance under Formula 1 regulations.
At the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren lagged behind Mercedes, with Lando Norris 51 seconds behind the leader.
Stella called for closer collaboration with Mercedes High Performance Powertrains (HPP) to close the gap.
Oscar Piastri's crash before the race complicated McLaren's challenges.
The team aims to regroup for the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Andrea Stella, McLaren team principal, expressed frustration over insufficient information from Mercedes on engine performance under Formula 1 regulations.
At the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren lagged behind Mercedes, with Lando Norris 51 seconds behind the leader.
Stella called for closer collaboration with Mercedes High Performance Powertrains (HPP) to close the gap.
Oscar Piastri's crash before the race complicated McLaren's challenges.
The team aims to regroup for the Chinese Grand Prix.