Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton is not among the top three drivers on the current grid according to McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella.
In the current Formula 1 grid, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has selected his top three drivers.
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion for Mercedes, is absent from the list. Hamilton finished the season third in the Drivers’ standings.
At the onset of the 2023 season, Stella was elevated to the position of Team Principal at McLaren, where he successfully guided the team to nine podium finishes.
Lando Norris, who is obviously on Stella’s list, took home seven of the top three spots.
The inclusion of Max Verstappen, who dominated the Formula One campaign on his way to his third title, is also not shocking.
A former McLaren driver was included in Stella’s top three list as well.
Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Fernando Alonso are “my top three drivers with the same cars,” Stella said to DAZN.
Oscar Piastri, a rookie for McLaren who achieved two podium finishes in his first Formula One season, was also commended by Stella.
Stella’s top three list also includes 42-year-old Alonso, who feels he sees similarities between Piastri and Norris, the two-time World Champion.
Stella remarked, “Oscar is talented and let me say intelligent.” “His cognitive abilities are very advanced. He possesses some really intriguing qualities. In my opinion, he exudes calmness.
“Lando is already among the top grid drivers. He has excellent tyre management skills and is incredibly fast in the race.
“When I consider Lando, I believe he could compete for the championship if the team and I got him a nice car.”
“There’s no denying Fernando Alonso comes to mind when we discuss being the most comprehensive.
He is essentially impervious to flaws. This, in my opinion, sets him apart. While he may not be the greatest at everything, he excels at everything.
“I think Oscar has a strong mind; he is very similar to Fernando,” When driving, he can perform mathematical computations.
But, I believe that Lando’s growth as a driver will complete him greatly. He kind of reminds me of Fernando.
