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McLaren is looking at ways it can adjust aspects of the way it approaches race weekends in tandem with Lando Norris to help give him a better chance of challenging Max Verstappen in the drivers’ ch…
McLaren is exploring ways to adjust their approach to race weekends in collaboration with Lando Norris to enhance his chances of challenging Max Verstappen for the drivers’ championship. Despite starting from pole in Monza, Norris finished behind Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri, sparking discussions about potential team orders. Team principal Andrea Stella emphasized the importance of supporting the driver in the best position, which, at the moment, is Lando. Stella praised Lando’s performance and highlighted the need to fine-tune strategic elements to maximize his potential, especially after securing pole positions like in Zandvoort and Monza.
With Verstappen facing challenges and expressing doubts about Red Bull’s title prospects, Stella acknowledged the need for McLaren to capitalize on their competitor’s struggles. He noted that analyzing race-specific details, including first-lap maneuvers, is crucial as McLaren aims to capitalize on starting from the front row more frequently. Stella recognized the importance of making decisions that benefit both the team and Lando in their pursuit of success.
