STELLA QUESTIONS MERCEDES UPGRADE EXCUSE

Original: Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don't believe you”

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expresses skepticism regarding Mercedes' claims that budget constraints prevent them from developing F1 upgrades.

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available budget to fast-track car upgrades. In recent weeks Ferrari and especially McLaren have made drastic improvements to their 2026 cars, allowing them t