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Andrea Stella The latest news about Andrea Stella

After his role as a performance engineer at Ferrari, Andrea Stella made the move to McLaren in 2015. By the end of 2022, he rose to the position of team principal of the papaya team, replacing Andreas Seidl, who departed for Alfa Romeo.

Who is Andrea Stella and his collaboration with Fernando Alonso?

Andrea Stella is a prominent figure in the world of Formula 1, and a renowned Italian engineer with an impressive track record. His professional career has primarily unfolded within the highest echelons of motorsport. Stella is known for his expertise in race engineering and his ability to develop technical strategies that contribute to the success of racing teams.

Throughout his career, Stella has collaborated with some of the most respected drivers in Formula 1, including guiding multiple world champion Fernando Alonso. His involvement with prestigious teams has left an indelible mark on the sport, and he has played a role in achieving successful campaigns on the global stage of Formula 1.

Andrea Stella at Scuderia Ferrari

A noteworthy chapter in his career included his role as Sporting Director at the renowned Formula 1 team of Scuderia Ferrari. In this position, Stella was responsible for coordinating the team's sporting activities, leveraging his profound knowledge of both technical and strategic aspects of motorsport to the fullest extent.

Andrea Stella © XPBimages

Promotion to team principal of McLaren

In 2015, Andrea Stella made the transition from Ferrari to McLaren. By the end of 2022, he had risen to the position of team principal at McLaren, following the departure of the former team principal Andreas Seidl. Currently, he serves as the team principal at Alfa Romeo. The season's start for the papaya team was disastrous, but after a few Grands Prix, the team made a tremendous comeback. It seemed as if their main competitor, Aston Martin, would finish above them in the constructors' championship, but with this comeback, it promises to be an exciting battle for the fourth position in the constructors' championship.

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