McLaren left the Miami Formula 1 GP with mixed feelings. Despite the strong performance and double podium, the team acknowledged that victory was within reach.
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The result reinforces the team’s recent progress, which now positions them as a real contender for the top positions. Still, the gap to Mercedes remains an obstacle, requiring continuous development throughout the season.
Lando Norris, who finished second, highlighted the collective performance but did not hide his frustration: “We leave Miami with mixed feelings. As a team, we should be proud, two cars on the podium, many points, and a clear step forward that put us in the fight for victory,” he said. He added: “It hurts because the win was possible. We will review what we could have done better and keep pushing, especially in high-speed corners, where Mercedes is very strong,” he stated.
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Oscar Piastri, third place, also valued the result, pointing to strategy as decisive: “Coming away with a double podium is very positive. Going longer was the right decision and we had good battles on track,” he said. The Australian highlighted that the team is still looking to close the gap: “We are not yet where we were last year, but we are getting closer,” he added.
The team principal, Andrea Stella, described the weekend as very positive, highlighting the team’s progress: “It’s a strong result that gives us encouragement. We fought for the win until the final laps, which shows the progress we are making,” he said. He added that the upgrades worked as expected and emphasized that the development battle will be decisive throughout the season, with new updates already planned for the upcoming rounds.
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