While Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris battle it out for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, team boss Andrea Stella is already concerned about the new season.
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has drawn a positive conclusion after winning the constructors’ title for the second year in a row, but warns that the biggest test for the team is yet to come.
McLaren secured the constructors’ title at the Singapore Grand Prix on the Marina Bay Street Circuit after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished third and fourth.
The 27 points brought the team’s total to 650—enough to leave Mercedes (325) and Ferrari (298) uncatchable ahead of time.
After the celebrations at the track, McLaren CEO Zak Brown, Stella, Piastri, and Norris returned to the McLaren Technology Center with the trophy to celebrate the success with the entire workforce.
“It’s remarkable that we’re celebrating the Constructors’ Championship for the second year in a row,” said Stella. “Securing the 2025 title with six races still to go is incredible.”
“This result is a special moment for the entire team – a testament to hard work, cohesion, and consistency. We can look back on this with great pride.“ ”My thanks go to Lando and Oscar, but also to our families, friends, and partners who share our passion and dedication to Formula 1 competition.”
“I would also like to thank our colleagues at HPP, our technical and commercial partners, and our amazing fans. We have achieved this success together – and it will only fuel our hunger to remain successful in the future.”
But despite winning another world championship, Stella is already looking ahead: the biggest challenge for McLaren is yet to come – the 2026 rule reform.
“Even though there are still six races to go, we need to stay focused and prepare for what’s coming. With the change in regulations in 2026, we are facing what is probably the most difficult phase,“ explains Stella. ”This challenge will be like climbing Mount Everest – but we will tackle it together. Every minute counts, and as a team we will continue to work hard to continue our success story as world champions.”
