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Lando Norris has concluded that McLaren is “all over the place” in terms of its balance over one lap after first and second practice for Formula 1’s Mexico City Grand Prix.
After the first and second practice sessions for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, Lando Norris feels McLaren’s car balance is inconsistent over one lap, describing it as “all over the place.” In FP2, Norris ended up fourth fastest, trailing behind Max Verstappen by two tenths.
Norris’ teammate, Oscar Piastri, struggled more, finishing in 12th place and over eight tenths slower than Verstappen. Piastri seemed unfazed, mentioning that he experimented with Softs during the session.
Despite the challenges, Norris expressed some optimism, noting that he quickly found the car’s limit in practice but acknowledged the need for improvements in car balance. He emphasized the team’s determination to analyze and fine-tune their performance for the upcoming sessions.
Piastri also remained positive, acknowledging past issues from Austin that have been addressed and expressing confidence in McLaren’s competitive position for the Mexico GP. Both drivers highlighted the need for consistency and fine-tuning heading into the race weekend.
