P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has asserted that people should stop “talking crap” and “recalibrate” their expectations about the pace advantage McLaren that possesses in F1.
Lando Norris’s podium streak in 2025 ended in Saudi Arabia when he finished fourth after starting 10th due to a qualifying incident. Norris started the race on Hard compounds and made up two positions on the first lap due to a collision between Tsunoda and Gasly. Despite challenges, Norris overtook Antonelli but struggled to pass Hamilton, losing crucial time. Norris eventually finished just a second behind Leclerc, narrowly missing out on the podium. Despite the result, Norris felt it was the best performance he could have delivered. He acknowledged the need to avoid mistakes in qualifying and expressed confidence in McLaren’s competitiveness despite challenges from Red Bull and Ferrari.
