Stella hopes McLaren can win well in Las Vegas

Andrea Stella says McLaren aims to finally make peace with Las Vegas, a circuit where the team has historically struggled. Following a successful Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where Lando Norris took his third win of the season, Stella said the team's return to the United States could yield a strong haul of points.

Stella noted that Las Vegas has long straights, and that McLaren has previously been less competitive when top speed is key, partly due to gear ratios that are not ideal at higher speeds. He said the team approaches the race with some optimism because the car is faster now, following several upgrades since the summer. Further parts are due to arrive in Las Vegas.

Last year, Norris and Piastri finished second and fourth but were both disqualified for excessive skid block wear. McLaren is fourth in the constructors' standings, 17 points behind Red Bull with three races remaining.