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Lando Norris believes that Silverstone has exposed McLaren’s weaknesses as the team lost out on pole position to Max Verstappen at F1’s British GP.
Lando Norris believes McLaren’s weaknesses were exposed at Silverstone, with Max Verstappen securing pole position at the British Grand Prix, leaving Norris at third on the grid behind teammate Oscar Piastri.
Despite feeling he couldn’t improve on his best lap, Norris was content with his performance, acknowledging the team’s struggle at high-speed circuits like Silverstone compared to Red Bull.
While Norris acknowledged the challenges of overtaking Verstappen due to Red Bull’s straight-line speed advantage, he remains hopeful for the race tomorrow with potential opportunities.
Noting Red Bull’s lower-downforce setup, Norris emphasized the importance of cooler conditions potentially aiding McLaren’s advantage in tyre degradation during the race.
