Stella explains McLaren’s Canadian GP strategy call

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained the theory behind the decision to start the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tires after the team failed to score a point in Montreal.

Posted on May 25, 2026 by ApexF1

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained the theory behind the decision to start the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tires after the team failed to score a point in Montreal.

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