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Lando Norris was upbeat about McLaren’s Suzuka performance, but still feels long-standing issues are hampering the team.
Lando Norris is searching for a solution to limit McLaren’s weaknesses and losses, especially in slow-speed corners, despite a promising start at the Japanese Grand Prix. The MCL38 showed potential at the high-speed Suzuka track, but struggles in specific areas like hairpins and chicanes. Norris and his teammate remain optimistic, acknowledging the car’s struggles in certain aspects. McLaren is aiming to close the gap with front-runners Red Bull and Ferrari and find the elusive “magic bullet” for improvement in performance. Norris emphasized the need for better downforce and car balance in slow corners to enhance McLaren’s competitiveness on the track.
