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Lando Norris says his second place at the Chinese Grand Prix came as such a surprise because he expected to be “nowhere near top three” based on the Sprint. McLaren struggled for race pace compared…
Lando Norris expressed surprise at his second-place finish in the Chinese Grand Prix, as he initially expected not to be in the top three following the Sprint race. McLaren struggled with race pace compared to Red Bull and Ferrari, but Norris managed to work his way up from seventh to sixth. Starting fourth, Norris thought a fifth-place finish was likely for McLaren, but he surpassed expectations by finishing second. Norris attributes the improved performance to better car handling and strategic decisions during the race. Despite their struggles this season, Norris emphasized that McLaren did not lower their expectations but rather exceeded them through improved car performance and smooth race execution.
