Andrea Stella was stuffed with reward for each his drivers in Azerbaijan, as Oscar Piastri delivered his second profession win for McLaren, whereas Lando Norris recovered from a Q1 qualifying exit to complete in fourth.
These outcomes lifted McLaren above Purple Bull within the constructors’ championship – the staff main the standings for the primary time since 2014, and now chasing a primary constructors’ title since 1998.
However Piastri’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory wasn’t as simple because the one they managed in Zandvoort, when Norris crossed the road over 20 seconds forward of the sphere. As an alternative, Piastri needed to work onerous for his win, passing long-time race chief Charles Leclerc on monitor after which defending for lap after lap to maintain the Ferrari man at bay.
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“What brilliancy in Oscar’s drive at this time and what teamwork, as a result of clearly Lando did a little bit of the job in serving to Oscar at this time – after which what a restoration from fifteenth on the grid,” Stella instructed Sky Sports activities F1 afterwards. “Such a powerful staff, such sturdy drivers – I’m very pleased with them.”
