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Lando Norris emphasised McLaren’s performance issues at the F1 Azerbaijan GP with a cheeky jibe at Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda.
At the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris highlighted McLaren’s performance struggles and playfully poked fun at Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda. Despite finishing seventh in Baku, Norris’s points haul narrowed the gap to teammate Oscar Piastri, who retired early in the race. Still, Piastri maintains a 25-point lead over Norris due to the limited points gained. Norris experienced a pit stop delay caused by a sluggish wheel gun on his front right tire, affecting his race but not significantly altering the outcome. The Brit expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of his McLaren MCL39, particularly evident in his inability to overtake Tsunoda’s Red Bull during the race. Despite Max Verstappen’s dominant win and Tsunoda’s strong performance, McLaren faces pressure as Verstappen closes in on the championship with seven races remaining.
