McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris pushed too hard in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, resulting in a scruffy lap and a seventh-place start in Montreal. Despite a rough Friday, Norris showed promise by setting the fastest time in FP3 before struggling in qualifying, admitting to significant mistakes. Stella attributed Norris’s struggles to him trying too hard and pushing beyond the limit, despite improvements in his comfort and competitiveness in the car throughout the weekend.
Stella noted Norris’s competitiveness and potential for pole position, emphasizing the need for balance and not always going 100% to avoid costly errors. Despite Norris’s challenges, teammate Oscar Piastri secured third place by opting out of using the team’s front suspension upgrade, which Norris chose to stick with for added feedback. Stella expressed confidence in Norris’s abilities and the team’s overall performance, highlighting the competitiveness of the sport and the importance of strategic and controlled driving.
