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Lando Norris arrives in Austria looking to turn the tide in qualifying, with McLaren’s latest suspension changes aiming to unlock the confidence he’s been chasing in F1.
Lando Norris is focused on improving his qualifying performance in Austria with McLaren’s suspension changes to boost his confidence in Formula 1.
He has struggled in qualifying against teammate Oscar Piastri in the first 10 rounds, with Piastri leading in poles 4-2.
Norris faced challenges in Canada due to mistakes affecting his grid position, while Piastri excelled in qualifying, despite the MCL39 not being favored on that track.
The British driver has been grappling with issues related to the 2025 McLaren’s feedback on the front axle, impacting his ability to push to the limit in qualifying.
To address these issues, Norris extensively used McLaren’s simulator and tested revised front suspension geometry in Canada to enhance his one-lap pace.
McLaren took a cautious approach to suspension upgrades to balance performance gains and avoid creating new problems on the car, and adjustments were made to help Norris feel the tires better and improve his overall performance.
