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Lando Norris finished seventh on a scrappy weekend in Azerbaijan, as he felt a “not good enough” flaw was exposed
Lando Norris defended McLaren’s performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite an issue with the MCL39 being revealed. McLaren’s chances of claiming the 2025 F1 constructors’ championship were dashed in Baku as Norris finished seventh and Piastri crashed on the first lap. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won, narrowing Piastri’s lead. McLaren struggled against Red Bull in previous races with low downforce, highlighting weaknesses in their car. Norris acknowledged the team’s struggles with low downforce and areas that need improvement, despite still having confidence in their abilities. McLaren aims to keep working on their shortcomings to continue their strong season.
