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Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right
The orange team is currently in third place in the 2024 constructors’ standings, showing a 55-point improvement and two spots higher than last year at this point. They are leading the Mercedes and Aston Martin teams in the competitive battle behind the dominant Red Bull and Ferrari. Ferrari has emerged as Red Bull’s closest competitor this season, surpassing McLaren’s late-2023 advantages on high-speed tracks like Suzuka. Despite the challenging competition, McLaren’s team principal believes they can aim for race wins this year based on their progress. McLaren driver Norris acknowledges the team’s room for improvement and remains optimistic about their potential to compete with the top teams with upcoming upgrades. McLaren plans to introduce their first major 2024 upgrade for the MCL38 at the next F1 round in Miami, with more developments expected throughout the season.
