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McLaren has argued there was no common trend behind Lando Norris’ poor starts in Formula 1 as he banished his wretched first-lap run at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Lando Norris finally secured a victory from pole position after facing previous challenges in maintaining the lead in the seven races he had qualified fastest before. Despite difficulties in earlier races this season, such as in Spain and Hungary, Norris demonstrated strong performance by winning with a significant margin at the recent race. McLaren’s pace advantage over Max Verstappen in Zandvoort and teammate Oscar Piastri’s move at Monza didn’t deter Norris as he focused on improving his starts and overall race approach. McLaren boss Andrea Stella stated that a review found no evident issues with the team’s starts, emphasizing the importance of experience in positioning the car strategically during races. By concentrating on start preparation and territorial defense, Norris has gained confidence and familiarity, leading to his recent success and determination to achieve greater goals in Formula 1.
