# McLaren Strategy Mistake

> McLaren admits wet-to-dry tyre misjudgment at Bahrain GP.
- Title: McLaren Strategy Mistake · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: McLaren admits wet-to-dry tyre misjudgment at Bahrain GP. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella admitted the team misjudged the wet-to-dry tyre crossover at…
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- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/andrea-stella-concedes-mclaren-made-incorrect-judgment-on-bahrain-gp-strategy/10862366
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-05T18:04:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## McLaren Strategy Mistake
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella admitted the team misjudged the wet-to-dry tyre crossover at Sepang.
## Bahrain GP Strategy Error
Lando Norris qualified sixth but stayed out on slicks after misjudging track drying time.
## Tyre Misjudgment
McLaren used medium tyres while competitors opted for softs, expecting quick track drying.
## Stella's Explanation
Stella said intermediate tyres damaged rapidly on Sepang, dry tyres worked better than expected.
## Driver Strategies
Oscar Piastri pitted early for intermediates, Norris stayed out on slicks despite poor grip.
## Norris' Admission
Norris admitted team convinced him slicks would work but intermediates shredded after one lap.
## Race Outcome
Norris finished ninth after safety car due to Alex Albon's gearbox issues.
## Key takeaway

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella admitted the team misjudged the wet-to-dry tyre crossover at Sepang, costing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri race time.