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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

McLaren admits to price paid for 2025 championship success

RacingNews365+ 2 moreMon 10 Aug · 06:20 UTCupdated Thu 13 Aug · 18:43 UTCHave your say
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McLaren's team principal, Andrea Stella, has acknowledged the significant consequences of their 2025 championship victory. The team has experienced a decline in performance this season, attributed to their focus on developing the championship-winning car.

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First to reportMcLaren concede to 'heavy price' paid for crucial F1 decisionMcLaren took its time getting its car into a competitive position this year, a situation that relates back to the 2025 season.RacingNews365Mon 10 Aug · 06:20 UTCRead their report →
McLaren paid ‘heavy price’ for 2025 success, admits Andrea StellaAndrea Stella has admitted that McLaren’s strategic choice to push the development of its 2025 car right up...F1iMon 10 Aug · 09:38 UTCRead →
McLaren boss concedes unexpected 'heavy price' of championship doubleMcLaren has fallen back down the pecking order slightly this term after achieving a Formula 1 championship double in 2025.CrashMon 10 Aug · 14:55 UTCRead →
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