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McLaren ‘on the back foot’ at F1 Canadian GP but ‘no alarm bells’ ringing
McLaren are facing challenges at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix following a tough Friday practice, as reported by Sky Sports F1’s Karun Chandhok.
Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris struggled for pace during Friday’s sessions, with Norris finishing just 0.028s off George Russell’s fastest time in the second practice.
Chandhok highlighted McLaren’s struggles with one-lap pace and emphasized the importance of qualifying on a track where overtaking is difficult.
Piastri remains optimistic, noting improvements made by the team between practice sessions and the potential to find more speed before qualifying.
Despite facing a competitive field, McLaren’s new front wing has performed as expected, providing hope for further progress as they aim to optimize their car setup for the race.
