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McLaren F1 team ready to help Norris stop being so harsh on himself
McLaren is considering ways to support Lando Norris after his self-critical comments about his performances in qualifying. They are considering replicating the support system given to tennis players or focusing on consistency rather than seeking perfection. Team principal Andrea Stella acknowledges the need to address the situation and suggests that sometimes accepting a 99.9% lap is good enough. McLaren is assessing whether major car upgrades have introduced difficult handling traits. Stella also acknowledges that Norris is very harsh on himself and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the positives while making the negatives functional to perform better. The impressive rookie campaign from Oscar Piastri has increased pressure on Norris, but the team aims to support both drivers and extract their full potential. Stella mentions the need to analyze mistakes and improve technically and from a human perspective, and acknowledges that strong teammate competition can lead to more errors.
