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“They were very quick, Max was very quick today, and not only did we struggle on pace but I think we also struggled with the degradation of things too.”
Lando Norris dismissed claims of McLaren’s complacency after their loss to Red Bull in F1 2025.
Max Verstappen triumphed at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, leading from the start and overcoming Oscar Piastri.
Verstappen’s decisive overtake on Piastri at Turn 1 set the tone for his victory.
Utilizing a two-stop strategy and advantageous Safety Car periods, Verstappen secured a comfortable win.
Norris acknowledged Red Bull’s strength on the track and stressed the importance of McLaren’s continued hard work.
McLaren faced challenges with tyre degradation, a weakness compared to Verstappen’s performance.
Despite the setbacks, Norris remains optimistic and focused on improving ahead of the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix.
