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Lando Norris has admitted McLaren needs to improve its car and be in the “right place at the “right time”
McLaren is off to its best start in Formula 1 since 2012, currently sitting third in the Constructors’ Championship with 69 points from the first four races. Ferrari has become Red Bull’s main rival, consistently finishing on the podium in each race. Despite McLaren’s expectations, Ferrari managed to outperform them at the high-speed Suzuka circuit. McLaren’s boss remains optimistic about the team’s potential for victories if they continue their development trend from 2023. Lando Norris does not foresee McLaren winning in the near future but believes they can capitalize on opportunities later in the season like Ferrari did in Australia. McLaren is working on upgrades to address their weaknesses and stay competitive with Red Bull and Ferrari. Norris acknowledges the team’s current position behind the top two but is confident they can have strong races with improvements.
