Stella praises Norris's adaptability after Sao Paulo win

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has highlighted Lando Norris's ability to read changing track conditions and adapt to them, following his victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Norris won by 14 seconds at Interlagos, a wet-dry-wet race, after also taking pole position by two-tenths over George Russell in qualifying, which was delayed by almost 90 minutes due to rain.

Stella said Norris was one of the fastest drivers in finding the limit in mixed conditions and was gaining more time than anyone as the track moved between dry and wet. He described adaptability as one of the most important qualities a driver can have, given that perfect cars and conditions are never available.

Stella also said he hopes McLaren can give Norris and Oscar Piastri a more user-friendly car, as the MCL40 remains difficult to drive, according to both drivers.