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Lando Norris believes the 2023 season represented his “best” in Formula 1 yet, highlighting how becoming more adaptable was his
McLaren had a rollercoaster season, starting with an underdeveloped car but ending as Red Bull’s biggest competitor. Lando Norris had an outstanding year, achieving seven podium finishes and accumulating 205 points to place sixth in the Drivers’ Championship. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, also performed well as a rookie, securing a Sprint win in Qatar and helping McLaren finish ahead of Aston Martin. Norris believes this has been McLaren’s best year as a team due to their success and recovery. Despite their improvements, the McLaren MCL60 car remained unpredictable, requiring Norris to adapt his driving style each weekend. However, he believes he has improved in optimizing the car’s potential in various conditions and scenarios. Norris also mentioned using simulators and analyzing data from former teammates Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo to enhance his performance.
