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Lando Norris has insisted he wouldn’t have won the 2024 F1 title even with a “perfect season” as Red Bull was never as uncompetitive as McLaren at the start.
McLaren experienced a remarkable turnaround in the middle of last season, finishing as Red Bull’s closest competitor. However, Ferrari took the lead at the start of 2024. Norris secured his inaugural win at the Miami Grand Prix due to McLaren’s upgrades, making the MCL38 a strong contender against the RB20. Despite McLaren leading the Constructors’ Championship, Verstappen clinched the Drivers’ title early. Norris regrets some errors that prevented him from keeping the championship battle alive, disagreeing with Verstappen’s belief that he would have succeeded with McLaren. Looking ahead to 2025, Norris is confident that McLaren will start the season competitive from the beginning and is pleased with the progress made.
