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Lando Norris has admitted he is on the back foot ahead of this weekend’s F1 Azerbaijan GP after both McLaren drivers suffered issues in free practice.
Ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris finds himself at a disadvantage after McLaren faced issues in free practice sessions. Despite initially leading in FP1, Norris encountered trouble in FP2, damaging his car and ending his session prematurely. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, also struggled with power unit issues and a brush with the barriers. This setback has put McLaren on the back foot heading into qualifying, with both drivers needing to make up for lost time and find their pace for the race. Norris acknowledges the challenge ahead, especially with strong competition expected from Ferrari and Red Bull, emphasizing the need for a strong push to keep McLaren in contention for the Constructors’ Championship.
