McLaren making regular F1 discoveries after Mercedes teething trouble

McLaren's team principal, Andrea Stella, has highlighted the ongoing learning process the team is experiencing with its Mercedes HPP power unit. Despite initial challenges, including a double Did Not Start in China, Stella is optimistic about the team's progress in understanding and optimizing the power unit's performance as the season progresses. He noted that the collaboration with Mercedes HPP is crucial for McLaren to fully exploit the engine's capabilities.

Stella expressed that while the team has made significant discoveries, they are still a few races away from complete comprehension of the power unit's behavior. He acknowledged that some issues may seem random but are influenced by sensitive parameters, indicating a complex relationship between engineering factors and performance outcomes.