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Norris: Don’t judge McLaren on Bahrain F1 performance
McLaren has faced challenges in the last two Bahrain Grand Prix editions due to reliability issues in 2022 testing and a late change in car philosophy, impacting its development for 2023. This year, McLaren has started on a more positive note, expected to continue its progress from last season, with Team Principal Andrea Stella acknowledging the need for further improvements to compete with Red Bull. Lando Norris expressed caution about McLaren’s performance in the upcoming Bahrain race, emphasizing the need to assess their standing after a few races, not just the first one. While Bahrain historically hasn’t been a strong circuit for McLaren, Norris remains optimistic about the team’s potential once they reach circuits where they performed well last season. Despite facing challenges at Bahrain, Norris believes McLaren has made strides with the MCL38 compared to its predecessor, showing potential for strong performances at certain tracks. Norris acknowledges the need for continued improvement but remains confident in McLaren’s ability to be competitive throughout the season.
