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Lando Norris is convinced that this weekend’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix will showcase to what extent McLaren has rectified its slow-speed cornering weakness. McLaren enacted a remarkable turnaround last term to ascend from occasional Q1 eliminations to being in a regular place to score podiums via mid-season updates. But while it was Red Bull’s […]
McLaren made a significant improvement last season, going from struggling in Q1 to competing for podiums after mid-season upgrades. However, they still face challenges on slow-speed circuits compared to high-speed tracks where they perform better. Lando Norris secured his first F1 victory in Miami thanks to McLaren’s improved performance in slow-speed sections. Despite their success in Monaco, McLaren acknowledges the need for further improvement in low-speed corners to keep up with the competition, especially against Ferrari. Norris is optimistic about McLaren’s progress in addressing their weaknesses and closing the gap with other teams. Boss Andrea Stella highlighted the need for McLaren to enhance the car’s ride quality and performance on kerbs to remain competitive at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. McLaren’s goal is to continue improving as a team and addressing the MCL38’s vulnerabilities to achieve better consistency and performance.
