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McLaren drivers warn “very quick” Ferrari will be a threat in British F1 GP
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are expecting Ferrari to be a strong competitor at the British Grand Prix after the first day of running at Silverstone. Despite Norris topping the Friday F1 practice, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton showed strong performance, with Piastri finishing in fourth place. Norris acknowledged Ferrari’s speed and emphasized the need for McLaren to improve ahead of qualifying, given Ferrari’s quick pace. Both Norris and Piastri highlighted Ferrari’s competitiveness and potential to challenge McLaren at Silverstone, especially after a strong showing in Friday’s practice sessions. Piastri, despite facing challenges in FP2, remains optimistic about McLaren’s potential while acknowledging Ferrari’s impressive performance on the opening day.
