McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has expressed confidence in his team's ability to maintain momentum for the remainder of the 2026 season, issuing a warning to their rivals. Following a significant upgrade package, McLaren secured their first win of the season in Hungary, with Lando Norris dominating the race. This victory has brought Norris within 91 points of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, while McLaren has closed the gap on Mercedes to 159 points in the constructors' standings. Stella believes that if McLaren can continue to perform strongly, they can still achieve a great deal in the remaining 12 rounds of the season.
He emphasized the importance of ongoing development and outpacing their rivals in the competition for updates. With 546 points still up for grabs, Stella remains optimistic about McLaren's chances, drawing lessons from last year's season where Max Verstappen staged a remarkable comeback. The team's recent upgrade package has shown promising results, and Stella praises the work done with engine supplier Mercedes to optimize the power unit's performance.
As the season resumes after the summer break, McLaren is poised to push forward, with every session of the Dutch Grand Prix live on Sky Sports.