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Norris already worked on reducing errors as F1 field tightens
Last year, Lando Norris had his best season with McLaren, finishing sixth in the drivers’ standings and securing seven podiums, narrowly missing out on fifth place to Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc. However, he criticized himself for qualifying errors in Q3, notably in races like Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Brazil, along with being eliminated in Mexico’s Q1 due to track limit violations. Ahead of the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi, Norris openly admitted his frustration with making mistakes on Saturdays and underperforming in qualifying sessions. Despite facing challenges, Norris has been dedicated to analyzing his errors on the simulator and making improvements as he gears up for his sixth season with McLaren. Looking ahead to the evolving F1 landscape with shrinking performance gaps among teams, Norris emphasized the importance of minimizing mistakes and striving for perfection to remain competitive in the highly competitive field.
