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Norris: McLaren double Suzuka podium more ‘deserved’ than Monza ’21
McLaren had a strong performance at the Suzuka circuit, with Lando Norris finishing in second place and Oscar Piastri in third, giving the team a double podium finish. This is McLaren’s first double podium since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix. Norris believes that this result is more deserving because it was achieved on pure pace, without any external factors influencing their performance. Norris briefly took the lead during the race but was hindered by Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull, allowing Piastri to overtake. Norris eventually passed Piastri and finished with a 17-second lead. Despite Max Verstappen’s victory, Norris remains encouraged that he was able to stay within pit stop range, indicating the progress McLaren has made.
Source: Motorsport Week
