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Stella reveals why McLaren’s title defence began on the ‘dark side’
©McLaren Phillip van Osten
21/04/2026 at 12:0621/04/2026 at 10:27 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. McLaren’s 2026 Formula 1 title defence has stumbled out of the gate – but according to team boss Andrea Stella, the reasons behind the outfit’s early struggles are as clear as they are complex. After three races, the Woking-based squad sits third in the constructors’ standings, already trailing early pacesetters Mercedes and Ferrari. A string of pre-race failures and a car that initially lacked sharpness have left the reigning champions playing catch-up – but Stella insists the roots of the slow start run deeper than simple underperformance. At the heart of McLaren’s...
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