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Piastri: “No barriers” in Norris relationship essential for McLaren’s F1 progress
McLaren had a difficult start to the 2023 season, missing their development targets and failing to score points in the first two races. However, rookie driver Piastri gradually adapted to the championship and found his form, while the MCL60 car received significant upgrades. Piastri went on to win his first F1 race, beating his teammate Norris in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint event. The progress made by Piastri and the team allowed them to occasionally challenge Red Bull for wins, which may lead to a more competitive dynamic between Piastri and Norris. However, Piastri emphasizes the importance of maintaining an open relationship with Norris, sharing data and working together to help drive the entire McLaren team forward. Despite the poor start, Piastri believes the pressure to perform and compare himself to Norris has always been there, and he continues to focus on learning and supporting the team to the best of his abilities.
