Andrea Stella

Andrea Stella, McLaren Team Principal, discusses the team's turnaround in form, the culture he's creating at McLaren, and his experience with Michael Schumacher at Ferrari. He also highlights Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's strengths, gives insights into the Papaya outfit in 2024, and much more.

Join Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing and former driver, alongside Andrea Stella, Team Principal with a wealth of engineering expertise, as they dive into McLaren's incredible transformation from a struggling team to back-to-back Constructors’ champions. They discuss the technical innovations and brave design choices that fueled their success, the tight Drivers’ Championship race between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and their motivational philosophies. Plus, hear about the importance of team dynamics and their approach to managing two competing drivers.

Lando Norris, the 2025 World Drivers' Champion, reflects on his title-winning season, discussing his journey through self-doubt and the key moments that built his confidence. Andrea Stella, team principal of McLaren, reveals the team's strategy focusing on fairness between drivers and the leadership needed for their impressive double championship. They delve into standout races like Monaco and Silverstone, Norris's mid-season rebound, and the impressive development of teammate Oscar Piastri, foreshadowing a bright future.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella join F1 Nation to discuss Lando Norris' first F1 win, McLaren's future, and how they managed to overtake Red Bull in the Miami GP. They analyze missed opportunities for Ferrari, signs of encouragement for Mercedes, and the dominance of F1 Academy winner Abbi Pulling.

Max Verstappen's dominant win at the Japanese GP, close competition with Sergio Perez, Ferrari outperforming McLaren, Yuki Tsunoda's historic achievement, and insights from McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella and RB reserve driver Liam Lawson.