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Lando Norris reacts to McLaren’s double disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has denied claims that McLaren’s double disqualification in the Las Vegas Grand Prix has left them in a compromised position. Both Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri were excluded from the results due to excessive plank wear on their MCL39 cars, raising concerns about McLaren’s competitiveness in the final races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Despite former technical director Gary Anderson’s belief that McLaren will be compromised, Norris remains optimistic before the Qatar Grand Prix. He stated that raising the ride height may actually make them quicker, dismissing fears of reduced performance. Norris acknowledged McLaren’s struggles in Las Vegas but remains focused on winning in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. With a 24-point lead over Piastri and Max Verstappen, Norris could secure his first F1 world championship as early as this weekend, but he is staying grounded and keeping his focus on each race.
