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Norris rejects Alonso’s “silly” suggestion that McLaren F1 is overconfident
After a strong performance in the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren is now 49 points behind Aston Martin in the standings, with Mercedes and Ferrari ahead in the fight for second place behind Red Bull. Aston Martin was previously running as Red Bull’s closest competitor, but McLaren has made significant improvements to its car and has been gaining momentum. Norris believes McLaren can catch Aston Martin, as there are still six races remaining in the season. Alonso acknowledges McLaren’s momentum but predicts the fight will swing again before the end of the season. Norris disagrees with Alonso’s comment about McLaren being overconfident, citing their recent points gain and strong performances.
Source: motorsport
