McLaren still bullish on F1 title hopes despite early season setbacks

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says his team’s prospects for F1 championships this season remain strong despite a number of missed opportunities to score points in the first five rounds.

Posted on May 28, 2026 by ApexF1

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says his team’s prospects for F1 championships this season remain strong despite a number of missed opportunities to score points in the first five rounds.

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