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Norris ‘definitely’ believes McLaren can pip Aston Martin in 2023
McLaren and Aston Martin have had contrasting fortunes this season. McLaren struggled at the beginning due to missed development targets, resulting in a technical restructuring. However, since introducing upgrades in July, McLaren has achieved five podium finishes, while Aston Martin has only managed one in the last nine races. This has allowed McLaren to close the gap to Aston Martin from 137 points to just 49. Lando Norris believes McLaren can overtake Aston Martin in the championship, especially with both drivers contributing to the team’s points tally. McLaren’s advantage lies in having two competitive drivers, while other teams may not have this advantage. Norris is proud of the team’s progress and is confident in their ability to continue pushing forward. If both teams continue scoring at the same rate, McLaren would overtake Aston Martin by 17 points by the end of the season.
Source: Motorsport Week
