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Stella names rivals ‘a step ahead’ of McLaren after Bahrain
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21/02/2026 at 16:4821/02/2026 at 14:25 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. McLaren arrived in Bahrain for pre-season testing determined to defend its status as Formula 1’s benchmark team – but Andrea Stella has poured a splash of cold water on that narrative. After back-to-back Constructors’ titles and Lando Norris’ drivers’ crown, the Woking squad entered 2026 with confidence. Yet amid the glare of the Sakhir floodlights and the swirl of long-run data, Stella has hinted that Ferrari and Mercedes may have quietly edged ahead. In the desert heat, it’s easy to be fooled by a "glory run" on low fuel, but Stella is looking at the...
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