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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has said that Lando Norris’ critics have been silenced since the improvement the Brit has shown for the F1 team since using a new front suspension.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella stated that Lando Norris’ critics have been silenced due to his improvement with the team after adopting a new front suspension. Despite a rough patch following his victory in Australia, Norris regained his form with the new suspension, leading to a win in Austria and a reduced gap of 15 points to teammate Oscar Piastri. Stella highlighted the importance of Norris feeling more comfortable with the car, indicating positive progress. The difference in suspension choices between Norris and Piastri does not complicate data analysis for McLaren, with discussions ongoing about potentially adopting some of Norris’ changes for Piastri in the future. Stella confirmed that Piastri is content with his current setup, suggesting that the two drivers will likely continue with their distinct suspension designs for the rest of the season.
