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McLaren paid heavy price for 2025 success, Stella admits

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella conceded the team paid an unexpected heavy price for its 2025 championship double, as development focus on last year's car hurt its current performance. The admission came in recent interviews.

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How the sources differ

Crash.net frames it as a fall down the pecking order, while F1i emphasizes Stella's strategic choice to push 2025 development. Both cover the same admission, with F1i providing more detail on the reasoning.

Recommended first read: F1i's article includes Stella's direct quote and more context on the development strategy, making it the most informative and complete choice.

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