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McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella says the team is aiming to identify methods to prevent Lando Norris from being
Lando Norris had a successful season in 2023, achieving seven podium finishes and his career-best points total. However, he felt that he missed out on some opportunities, such as securing pole position in Qatar due to exceeding track limits. He criticized his qualifying performances in the United States and Mexico and was disappointed with his final lap in Abu Dhabi.
McLaren team boss, Andreas Stella, believes that Norris could benefit from having a stronger support network and a more positive mindset towards his performance. He suggested that McLaren should contribute to managing the recurring situation and help Norris interpret situations better.
Stella also acknowledged that McLaren’s updates may have introduced some unintended negative handling traits to the car. However, he emphasized the need for Norris to focus on the positives and use any mistakes constructively to improve.
There were suggestions that Norris’ slip-ups may have been influenced by the pressure of facing a competitive teammate in Oscar Piastri. Stella stated that McLaren needs to support both drivers and help them extract their full potential through continuous improvement and analysis of qualifying trends.
Overall, the aim is to enhance both the technical and human aspects of Norris’ performance and ensure that he maximizes his potential on the track.
