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Lando Norris makes bold statement about better-than-expected McLaren
Lando Norris believes McLaren is a strong contender for pole position in the qualifying session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, showing confidence in the team’s performance.
During the disrupted second practice in Sin City, Norris set the pace, finishing ahead of Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Despite initial expectations of struggle, McLaren has shown improvement and resilience following a challenging race in 2024.
Norris expressed satisfaction with the car’s performance compared to the previous year, highlighting positive developments from FP1 to FP2.
Looking ahead, Norris is determined to compete for pole position and maintain McLaren’s strong position in the competition.
On the other hand, teammate Oscar Piastri faced challenges during practice sessions, trailing behind Norris and seeking improvements for the upcoming races.
