P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren thinks Charles Leclerc cost Lando Norris a good shot at winning F1’s US GP
“McLaren remains confident in its Formula 1 title chances despite Max Verstappen’s strong performance in the United States Grand Prix, as Team Principal Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris had the pace to win the race. Although Verstappen closed the gap in the championship standings, Stella is reassured by the performance of McLaren’s car and believes they had the potential to fight for victory. Losing track position to Leclerc at the start impacted Norris’s race, leading Stella to reflect on strategic decisions and the pivotal moment where their race dynamics shifted. While Stella was optimistic about challenging Verstappen in clean air, Norris acknowledged the challenges of passing Leclerc and recognized the impact of starting positions on race outcomes, hinting at strategic lessons learned for the future.”
