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Lando Norris believes it’s now unlikely that McLaren will secure a Formula 1 win before the end of 2023 despite
Lando Norris celebrated his 100th race by achieving his fourth consecutive F1 podium finish, moving up to sixth place in the Drivers’ Championship. Despite downplaying McLaren’s chances at the Circuit of the Americas, Norris qualified second and led a significant portion of the race before finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. He admitted that the Qatar Grand Prix was his best chance to win a race in 2023 and expressed doubt about future circuits suiting McLaren’s strengths. Norris also expressed concern about McLaren’s performance in slow-speed sections and predicted difficulties in upcoming races like Brazil. McLaren’s Team Principal, Andrea Stella, confirmed that slow-speed performance is an ongoing problem that cannot be resolved this season. Despite his teammate’s retirement, Norris’s podium finish helped McLaren move up to fourth place in the Constructors’ standings, surpassing Aston Martin.
Source: Motorsport Week
