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McLaren upgrades ‘biased’ towards Lando Norris F1 car feedback
McLaren made specific upgrades to address Lando Norris’s confidence issues, including testing a revised front suspension at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix due to complaints of “numb” feelings in the MCL39 from both Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Further adjustments were made to the front suspension geometry and aerodynamic devices on the front and rear corners to enhance stability and overall performance, per McLaren technical director Neil Houldey.
Some changes were aimed at solving the car feel problems reported by Norris since the season’s start, with upgrades tailored to his feedback to improve the car and boost his confidence on track.
The upgrades will be applied to both cars, with McLaren striving to keep performance consistent and make small improvements to address weaknesses and enhance driver confidence.
Houldey expressed confidence that the upgrades will benefit Norris and the team moving forward, emphasizing a data-driven approach to performance optimization and the continuous evolution of the car’s capabilities.
