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Lando Norris avoided a penalty after the Sprint but says the performance potential that Ferrari has at the United States Grand Prix is “worrying.” The McLaren driver is trying to close the gap to M…
Lando Norris expressed concerns about Ferrari’s performance potential at the United States Grand Prix, despite avoiding a penalty after the Sprint race where he finished third behind Verstappen and Sainz. Norris mentioned that both Ferraris showed impressive pace throughout the weekend, making it challenging for McLaren to compete. He acknowledged the gap to Verstappen in the championship and highlighted the need to work on both qualifying and race pace. Although Norris faced scrutiny for his driving during the Sprint, stewards decided not to take further action as they deemed his defending moves legitimate. On the other hand, Charles Leclerc from Ferrari recognized their strong race pace and expressed confidence in mounting a more significant challenge for victory in the main race on Sunday. Leclerc also noted the intense fighting during the Sprint race, highlighting the valuable lessons learned for the upcoming race day.
