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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has stressed that the onus is on the team to help Lando Norris reach the “incredibly high bar” that recent champions in F1 have set.
Lando Norris fought for his first Formula 1 title last season but fell short behind Max Verstappen, who secured the championship with two races to go. Verstappen’s strong lead in the early part of the season ultimately left Norris trailing by 64 points at the end. Despite acknowledging his mistakes, Norris is focused on improving for 2024 to challenge Verstappen’s dominance since 2021. McLaren’s team principal, Stella, highlights the necessity of providing Norris and his teammate Piastri with a competitive car from the beginning of the upcoming season. Despite the setbacks, Norris managed to help McLaren win the Constructors’ Championship, showcasing the team’s turnaround from being last in 2023 to title contenders in 2024. Stella credits McLaren’s success to a positive team culture that allows talent to thrive and learn from past experiences to grow stronger.
