# McLaren Explains Strategy Decision in Hungarian GP

- Topic: tech
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-26
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13567070/mclaren-defend-hungarian-gp-strategy-calls-after-frustration-from-oscar-piastri-and-lando-norris-on-radio-during-race
- Language: en
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McLaren's team boss, Andrea Stella, defended the team's strategy calls during the Hungarian Grand Prix, saying they were necessary to cover Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and avoid losing the lead. Despite initial criticism from Oscar Piastri, Stella explained that the timing of the pit stops was fair and that the team needed to prioritize covering Hamilton.

## Key takeaways

- Piastri initially criticized the team's strategy calls on the radio.
- Stella explained that the team needed to cover Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and avoid losing the lead.
- Piastri eventually accepted that the timing of the pit stops was fair.

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