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Lando Norris narrowly missed out on the fastest time in FP2 but the Briton was not at all happy with his day behind the wheel.
During the Canadian Grand Prix, Lando Norris mentioned that McLaren had its toughest Friday session of the year, despite consistently strong performances in previous races.
Norris finished second in the second practice session, with George Russell of Mercedes taking the top spot.
While McLaren leads both championships this season and typically enters races with high expectations, Norris acknowledged the challenges the team faced at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canada.
The 25-year-old noted that McLaren struggled to find the right setup for the car, making it difficult to achieve optimal performance on track.
Although confident in McLaren’s potential for the weekend, Norris acknowledged that Mercedes currently has an edge in pace, particularly with Russell’s impressive performance in FP2.
Looking ahead, Norris emphasized the importance of simplifying things and making the car easier to drive to remain competitive throughout the race weekend.
