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Lando Norris was asked about Oscar Piastri’s difficult weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Lando Norris pointed out that Oscar Piastri’s challenging Azerbaijan Grand Prix performance revealed McLaren’s 2025 car is not as reliable as previously thought, emphasizing the car’s difficulty to drive under certain circumstances. Despite both McLaren drivers facing difficulties at the Baku City Circuit, Piastri had a particularly tough weekend, crashing out in qualifying and the race itself. Norris, unable to benefit from his teammate’s mistakes, finished seventh in the end, widening the gap between him and Piastri to 25 points with seven rounds remaining. With focus shifting to Max Verstappen’s pursuit of a fifth world title, Norris highlighted the McLaren’s unpredictability and speed, acknowledging the challenges of driving the car at its limits. Norris also acknowledged Red Bull’s superior pace, especially at low downforce circuits like Las Vegas, while expressing confidence in McLaren’s ability to bounce back at other tracks.
