The one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026

McLaren's Lando Norris won the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix by 15 seconds from pole position after the team introduced five upgraded components on the MCL40, including a new floor, modified rear wing endplate, and enlarged brake cooling outlet. The victory was McLaren's third consecutive win, though Oscar Piastri retired late with a gearbox fault, denying the team a 1-2 finish. McLaren principal Andrea Stella believes the ongoing development race will continue to determine the championship pecking order, with Ferrari and McLaren having closed the gap on Mercedes, who won the opening six races of the season.