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Lando Norris has divulged his McLaren Formula 1 car will use repaired floors from earlier this season to cover the damage sustained in his Austrian Grand Prix clash. Norris collided with Max Verstappen at Turn 3 over the race lead with seven laps remaining at the Red Bull Ring in an incident which ruined his […]
Lando Norris collided with Max Verstappen at Turn 3, thwarting his chance to win the race at the Red Bull Ring with only seven laps to go. The slight contact resulted in a puncture for Norris, causing him to retire as he returned to the pits shedding carbon fiber. Despite initial hopes for an apology from Verstappen, Norris expressed disappointment over the incident and its potential impact on upcoming races. McLaren managed to repair the damaged parts of Norris’s car to stay competitive with the latest upgrades, focusing on ensuring the MCL38 remains in top condition for Silverstone. Looking ahead to the upcoming race at Silverstone, Norris remains optimistic about McLaren’s form but acknowledges the strong competition from both Mercedes and Red Bull, anticipating a closely contested battle for victory.
