Stella sees issue with clear number one from experience: 'Backfired'

Following the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren were criticised heavily for first allowing Oscar Piastri to race Lando Norris into Turn 4 on Lap 1, and then for not asking the two to swap positions on the final lap, so as to help Norris gain more points on Verstappen in the drivers’ standings. According to the Italian team principal, based on his experience, having a clear number one could set the team back also.