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Stella admits '50-50′ problem as McLaren struggles

Mar.23 McLaren's difficult start to the 2026 season is down to a combination of car performance and power unit execution, according to team boss Andrea Stella. The reigning world champion team has endured its worst start in years, scoring just 18 points from the opening rounds and already trailing Mercedes by around 80 points in the constructors' standings. While reliability issues – including multiple pre-race and race retirements – have hurt the team, Stella insists the problems run deeper than insufficient information from engine supplier Mercedes. 'In Australia, 50 percent of the deficit was due to poorer use of the power unit. The other 50 percent was due to cornering...
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