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Bahrain F1 pace "a good sign" as McLaren weaknesses remain – Norris
After a tough battle in Bahrain, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished 6th and 8th, respectively, showing improvement from last year but still facing challenges with the MCL38’s low-speed weakness. Norris mentioned the team’s struggle with consistency and the need for improvement in various areas to challenge at every track. Despite difficulties at Sakhir, Norris remains optimistic about McLaren’s performance, especially with the team’s proximity to Mercedes suggesting potential for better results at certain circuits. Looking ahead to the fast and flowing Jeddah Corniche circuit in Saudi Arabia, Norris acknowledges potential struggles with front-end grip but hopes for a better showing due to the track’s higher average speed. Overall, he is content with McLaren’s progress and sees a good starting point for the season.
