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McLaren Drivers Mock Team Principal After Chinese Grand Prix
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were caught on camera playfully teasing their team principal, Andrea Stella, following the Chinese Grand Prix. The lighthearted moment occurred as the drivers, along with Mercedes’ George Russell, were in the cooldown room after the race in Shanghai. The trio had finished in the top three positions, with Norris, Piastri, and Russell securing second, third, and first place, respectively.
The drivers, who are often seen discussing race highlights in the cooldown room after each Grand Prix, shared their thoughts on the action that had unfolded during the race. One particular moment that caught their attention was the dramatic on-track clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The collision, which saw the two drivers tangling mid-race, sparked an amusing comparison from Norris, who likened the incident to a memorable moment from the 2010 Hungarian Grand Prix between Michael Schumacher and his Ferrari teammate, Rubens Barrichello.
While discussing the collision, Norris jokingly referenced the 2010 incident, where Schumacher had moved across the track to block Barrichello, causing a tense moment between the teammates. Norris’ comment quickly caught the attention of Piastri, who added to the joke. The banter between the two drivers lightened the mood in the room, with both of them laughing as they continued to watch the race highlights.
As the playful exchange went on, the two McLaren drivers turned their attention to their team principal, Andrea Stella, who was also present in the room. The McLaren duo’s teasing remarks seemed to be directed at Stella, who has been the team principal since 2021. In good spirits, Stella took the jokes in stride, laughing along with the drivers, understanding that their playful mocking was all in good fun.
The moment was a reminder of the camaraderie and team spirit that exists within McLaren, with Norris and Piastri showing their close bond not just as teammates, but also as part of the larger McLaren family. The lighthearted nature of the conversation was a refreshing and humorous moment for fans and journalists alike, highlighting the more relaxed side of Formula 1 away from the intense competition on track.
After the race, Norris and Piastri’s friendly teasing added a bit of humor to what had already been a thrilling race weekend in Shanghai. The drivers’ ability to joke around with one another and their team principal highlighted the strong team dynamic at McLaren, making for an amusing post-race moment.