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Norris had no reason to apologise for F1 sprint showing, says McLaren
Lando Norris had a disappointing sprint race after a tough battle with Lewis Hamilton at Turn 1, causing him to lose ground and finish sixth, feeling he could have done better. Despite his self-criticism, McLaren boss Andrea Stella insisted that the team should be apologizing for not providing a better car for Norris. Stella emphasized the importance of teamwork and praised Norris for his efforts. Norris admitted that he would not have been able to challenge Max Verstappen for the win, given the performance of other teams and the limitations of the McLaren car on the day. Overall, Norris acknowledged the challenges they faced at the race and the need for improvements to the car’s performance.
