Andrea Stella says McLaren has strongest driver pairing to fight for Formula 1 Constructors' Championship

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella expressed cautious optimism about defending their 2025 Constructors' Championship title after the team brought a significant upgrade package to the MCL40 at the Miami Grand Prix. McLaren entered the 2026 season as defending champions with Lando Norris holding the Drivers' title, but struggled in the opening four races as Mercedes dominated, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli winning all four. Norris won the Miami Sprint Race following the upgrade, though a strategy error cost him a potential Grand Prix victory.