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Piastri Leads by 16 as McLaren Drivers’ Relationship Strengthens

Stella credits relationship investments with sustaining McLaren’s unity under mounting championship pressure

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri holds a 16-point advantage over Lando Norris in the drivers’ standings entering the Hungarian Grand Prix.
  • McLaren sits more than 200 points clear of Ferrari in the constructors’ championship and could secure the title by the end of September.
  • Team principal Andrea Stella says the relationship between Piastri and Norris “keeps improving” thanks to deliberate relationship-building processes.
  • Lando Norris rejects psychological tactics against his teammate, emphasizing enjoyment and perspective in their intra-team title fight.
  • Stella anticipates growing pressure as the season progresses but trusts the current collaborative framework to support both drivers.