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McLaren driver Lando Norris believes the pace of Red Bull – and Ferrari – means he stands no chance of
Lando Norris will start Sunday’s race from fourth place on the grid, behind the Red Bull and Aston Martin drivers, and ahead of the Ferrari drivers. Despite scoring a podium in Australia, Norris believes that finishing in the top three is out of reach for McLaren in China. He acknowledges the dominance of Red Bull and expects them to lap everyone multiple times. Norris feels that McLaren struggles with high fuel loads but remains hopeful for a good race and fighting for points. He sees McLaren in a strong position against Mercedes and Aston Martin and anticipates a challenging battle with them during the race. Overall, Norris recognizes Red Bull and Ferrari’s superior pace but is optimistic about McLaren’s performance against the rest of the field.