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McLaren’s shocking Qatar GP blunder sparks urgent internal review: can they salvage the championship?

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
December 2, 2025
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McLaren’s shocking Qatar GP blunder sparks urgent internal review: can they salvage the championship?

McLaren’s Qatar GP Catastrophe: A Shocking Strategy Blunder Sparks Internal Review!

In a dramatic twist that has left fans and analysts alike in disbelief, McLaren’s Formula 1 team principal, Andrea Stella, has confirmed that the team will conduct an urgent ‘internal review’ following a staggering strategy blunder at the Qatar Grand Prix. The error was monumental: opting not to pit either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri during a critical early safety car period. This catastrophic decision allowed Max Verstappen to seize the day, securing an easy victory while McLaren’s drivers were left to pick up the pieces.

Norris crossed the finish line in a disappointing fourth place, while Piastri, who had demonstrated exceptional pace throughout the weekend, finished in second. However, many believe he could have easily clinched the race win had McLaren made the right call. Over team radio, a visibly frustrated Piastri lamented, “There are no words,” encapsulating the dismay felt within the team after their missed opportunity.

The fallout from this decision is significant. As the championship battle intensifies, questions are swirling about McLaren’s strategy and whether they have adequately prioritized their drivers in the heated race for the 2025 championship title. Their apparent reluctance to favor one driver over the other may have inadvertently opened the door for Verstappen, who is now surging just 12 points behind Norris as the season heads to its thrilling finale in Abu Dhabi.

Stella, reflecting on the team’s misjudgment, stated, “I think in terms of the misjudgement, [it] is something that we will have to review, discussing internally.” He emphasized the need for a thorough assessment, suggesting that biases in their decision-making process may have clouded their judgment. “We will have to go through the review in a very thorough way, but what’s important is that we do it as usual in a way that is constructive, is analytical,” he added.

As the season reaches its climax, the stakes couldn’t be higher. McLaren has already secured the constructors’ championship at the Singapore GP, marking a triumphant season for the team. However, their ultimate aspiration remains clear: to see one of their drivers hoist the drivers’ championship trophy for the first time since 2008, when Lewis Hamilton took the crown.

Heading into the Abu Dhabi showdown, Norris appears to be the favorite, bolstered by his points advantage. Yet, Piastri’s remarkable performance in Qatar has ignited hope that he may have hit his stride at the perfect moment. On the other side, four-time champion Verstappen is riding a wave of confidence, fresh off two consecutive wins and poised to capture a record-equalling fifth world title.

As fans eagerly await the final race, the question looms: Can McLaren recover from this strategic blunder, or will Verstappen snatch the championship from under their noses? The drama is far from over, and all eyes will be on Yas Marina Circuit as the tension builds for what promises to be a phenomenal title decider!

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