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Motorsport Week examines why Lando Norris vindicated McLaren’s choice to banish the repercussions it handed to the Brit after his brilliant F1 Mexico GP win.
Motorsport Week analyzed how Lando Norris’ victory at the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix justified McLaren’s decision to lift the repercussions enforced on him. When Norris secured pole position at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, it turned heads as he outperformed his competitors significantly, including his teammate Oscar Piastri. The performance disparity raised questions, especially with the ongoing championship race involving Max Verstappen. McLaren’s choice to remove the repercussions stemmed from a desire to equalize the competition and refocus on winning the championship title. Lando Norris now leads the title race, with McLaren strategically positioning themselves for success. The team’s decision to start anew with a “clean slate” aimed to combat Verstappen’s dominance and secure McLaren’s championship aspirations.
