F1 Nation Max 'the magician' + McLaren's 'lessons' - Italian GP Review with Andrea Stella
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Sep 8, 2025 Andrea Stella, the McLaren Team Principal, joins journalists Fred Ferret from L'Equipe and Julianne Cerasoli for an insightful discussion. They analyze Max Verstappen's impressive victory at Monza and how Red Bull is evolving under new leadership. The talk shifts to McLaren’s recent race challenges, learning pivotal lessons from prior championship rivalries. They also cover Ferrari’s performance inconsistency, with reflections on Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton's races, and ponder future strategies as the team navigates the competitive landscape of Formula 1.
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Red Bull’s Technical Reset Paid Off
- Red Bull found a clearer technical direction since Spa and brought effective updates like a new floor for Monza.
- Max Verstappen combined that car improvement with his usual race craft to dominate the weekend.
Max Took Greater Technical Lead
- Max Verstappen took more control over technical direction across the weekend and started from a better baseline in FP1.
- That comfort let him build consistently into qualifying and race pace rather than relying solely on Milton Keynes backroom changes.
Piastri Accepted Team Request
- Oscar Piastri described obeying team requests after McLaren asked him to return position following a slow stop for Lando Norris.
- He said he did not want wins or losses to come from given positions and accepted the team's decision to protect broader culture.