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Norris targets Ferrari after catching "slower and slower" Aston F1
McLaren has made a strong comeback in the second half of the season, closing the gap to Aston Martin due to a series of impressive podium finishes. Aston Martin, on the other hand, has struggled since the summer break.
McLaren’s Lando Norris believes they can still target Ferrari, who currently holds third place with an 80-point lead. Norris is puzzled by Aston Martin’s performance decline in recent weeks, stating that they seem to be making their car slower with every upgrade.
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin’s driver, had a strong start to the season with six podium finishes in the first seven races but has only managed to secure one top-three finish since.
McLaren’s turnaround can be attributed to powerful upgrades introduced before the summer break and again at Singapore. Norris acknowledges the progress they have made, considering their initial struggles at the beginning of the season.
Although Norris is still waiting for his first win after 100 races with McLaren, he sees their current position, fighting against Red Bull and Mercedes, as a remarkable achievement considering where they started.
Source: motorsport
