P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris attributed McLaren’s improved one-lap performance at the Australian Grand Prix to the track characteristics rather than developments to
Norris and his team-mate Oscar Piastri secured their best qualifying positions of fourth and sixth, which were improved by one spot each following Sergio Perez’s penalty. McLaren had shown consistent progress with Piastri leading a third-row lockout in Saudi Arabia, while Norris took the lead in a fourth-row finish in Bahrain. Despite minor improvements on the MCL38, Norris credits the team’s strong performance at Albert Park to various factors, including adjustments made to the car each weekend. While McLaren outpaced Mercedes and Aston Martin, Norris acknowledges the gap that still exists towards front-runners Red Bull and Ferrari. He points out the challenges of maintaining pace throughout the race, highlighting the importance of avoiding mistakes and capitalizing on opportunities as seen with their competitors. Overall, Norris emphasizes the team’s continuous effort to maximize their potential and the positive outcome of having a competitive car at Albert Park.
