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Lando Norris believes Ferrari’s pace at the Mexico City Grand Prix will make challenging Carlos Sainz for victory difficult for McLaren. Sainz took pole position by nearly a quarter of a second fro…
Lando Norris acknowledges the challenge posed by Ferrari’s strong pace at the Mexico City Grand Prix, making it difficult for McLaren to challenge Carlos Sainz for victory. While Sainz claimed pole position, Norris secured third place on the grid, but is prepared for a tough race against Ferrari following their one-two finish in Austin. Despite feeling somewhat satisfied with his third-place starting position, Norris admits to struggles with the car’s performance during qualifying. The Briton reflects on being at the limit of the car’s capabilities and acknowledges Ferrari’s current status as the team to beat, expressing doubt about McLaren’s ability to match their pace in the race. Norris highlights the uncertainty surrounding the long run pace of both teams and emphasizes the challenge of competing with Ferrari and Sainz during the Grand Prix.
