Oscar Piastri’s F1 title bid hit a wave of turbulence in Azerbaijan, but McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has urged calm, dismissing suggestions the Australian is showing cracks under pressure. However, despite his driver’s struggles, Stella remains unfazed, drawing parallels with Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher and other greats who endured similar setbacks over the course of their career. Piastri’s title fight with Lando Norris had looked firmly under control heading into the weekend. “I think Oscar concentrated on some learning opportunities this weekend, despite his will. Stella’s reassurance that Baku was simply a blip reflects the confidence McLaren still has in its title leader.