McLaren’s Andrea Stella Says Today’s F1 Grid Is the Most Competitive Yet
He cites a deep field of winners alongside tiny qualifying gaps as evidence of unprecedented parity.
Overview
- Stella argues that seven or eight current drivers are at world championship level and capable of winning the title.
- Season figures underline the depth, with 10 grand prix winners, 10 polesitters and 15 different podium finishers on the grid.
- Brazil qualifying highlighted the margins, with all 10 Q3 cars from seven teams covered by 0.528s and similarly tight spreads in Q1 and Q2.
- He credits stronger junior pathways such as FIA F3 and F2, earlier data-driven training and intensive karting for elevating driver preparation.
- Coverage notes a counter-view that more predictable aerodynamics, hybrid systems and advanced simulation may compress performance differences as Norris and Piastri contest the championship.