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Lando Norris did not enjoy a smooth day of running at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as his fastest lap was cut short by a rival driver.
Lando Norris acknowledges that McLaren is currently lagging behind its competitors after Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, admitting it is nearly half a second slower. Despite ending FP2 in 17th place, Norris’s quickest lap was hindered by a slow Pierre Gasly due to a battery issue. Norris clarified that Gasly was not to blame for the incident, attributing it to the track’s characteristics. McLaren’s lead car, driven by Oscar Piastri, secured fifth place but remained half a second off the pace set by Charles Leclerc for Ferrari. Norris expressed concern that McLaren is struggling and has significant ground to make up compared to Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull who are closely matched. He emphasized the need for improvement to close the gap and compete at the same level as the top teams. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for a chance to win the F1 car of your favorite driver!
