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Lando Norris believes the extremely high-drag nature of the Monaco circuit will mitigate the Woking-based Formula 1 outfit’s weakness through slow corners, claiming it’s “not as far-fetched” as in other circuits. The MCL38 is highly capable through high-speed cornering, but slower corners have proved to be the McLaren charger’s Achilles heel. Norris himself told media […]
Despite excelling in high-speed cornering, the McLaren MCL38 struggles with slower corners, as admitted by driver Norris in Monaco. However, Monaco’s unique emphasis on slow corners plays to McLaren’s advantage, allowing for a more balanced setup. Recent improvements have transformed McLaren into a legitimate competitor challenging Red Bull. Norris’s strong performances in China and Miami, coupled with close races against Verstappen at Imola, showcase McLaren’s growing prowess. With tight qualifying battles against Red Bull and Ferrari, Monaco presents both opportunity and challenge for McLaren to showcase its progress. Despite the uncertainty of Monaco’s unique track dynamics, Norris remains focused on delivering consistent performances and building on McLaren’s recent successes.
