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Norris: Bahrain F1 pace "a good sign" as McLaren weakness remains
After a tough race at Bahrain, McLaren’s Lando Norris finished sixth, with his teammate Oscar Piastri securing eighth place, both battling against Mercedes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The difficult low-speed performance of the MCL38 at Sakhir highlighted ongoing challenges for the team to overcome. Despite the struggles, Norris remains optimistic about McLaren’s potential and the progress they’ve made since last year. Looking ahead to the next race in Saudi Arabia, Norris is uncertain about the team’s performance on the fast and flowing Jeddah Corniche circuit, but hopeful for a better showing given its characteristics. Overall, Norris is content with McLaren’s progress and sees potential for improvement as the season progresses.
