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Lando Norris said that McLaren “paid the price” for setting up its MCL38 Formula 1 car for cooler conditions ahead of Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. Norris fell away from eventual race winner Max Verstappen at the start of his second stint, having put on the hard Pirelli compound tyres. After several laps […]
Lando Norris fell behind Max Verstappen after struggling with the hard Pirelli tires at the start of his second stint in the race. Despite pressure from Charles Leclerc, Norris managed to switch things around and challenge Verstappen towards the end, finishing less than a second behind him. Norris expressed regret about the setup decisions made for the race, which could have potentially led to his second victory in a row. Even though McLaren showed strong performance at recent Grand Prix events, Norris understands the need to prepare better for hotter conditions with higher tire degradation. Moving forward, Norris is optimistic about McLaren’s potential to be a consistent threat to Red Bull and other top teams, as he continues to deliver strong performances.
