McLaren's Andrea Stella explains how Lando Norris missed out on victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.
In a race that witnessed potential turned disappointment, the Spanish Grand Prix held in Barcelona ended not with celebratory champagne but contemplative reflection for McLaren’s Lando Norris. Despite launching from pole position, the coveted win slipped from Norris’s grasp almost immediately, dictated by the intense dynamics of the first corner at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
"The win went away from us in the first corner. In Barcelona, it's not a surprise you lose from pole position because it's a long way to Turn One." "I actually appreciate that Lando kept out of problems. We wanted to finish the race. We knew the pace was strong.One of the critical aspects of the Spanish Grand Prix strategy is tire management. Stopping too early for tire changes could lead to a deficit in the ability to maintain optimal pace late in the race. Stella acknowledged this tactical nuance, noting:
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