McLaren

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SEP 16, 2026

Identifies Oscar Piastri comfort and qualifying as priority weaknesses

Stella singled out driver-car compatibility and qualifying laps as two specific areas McLaren will focus on to get more consistent results from Piastri in the remaining races.

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    • Stella said Piastri needs the car to feel more natural so he can react instinctively rather than ‘drive and think’.
    • Team analysis indicates Piastri has required more conscious adjustment to the 2026 package compared with teammates.
    • Piastri himself acknowledged he has experimented with different approaches to find a suitable driving style.
    • Stella identified qualifying better and starting closer to podium positions as immediate targets.
    • The team will work to reduce incidents that drop grid positions relative to qualifying results.
    • McLaren expects the targeted changes and driver adaptation to translate into stronger results in the final part of the season.
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