Lando Norris has faced a torrid weekend in Monaco, which became no better in qualifying.
Lando Norris openly criticized McLaren, acknowledging that their performance at the Monaco Grand Prix highlighted how far behind their competitors they are. McLaren struggled in the qualifying session, securing only seventh and eighth places on the grid. The team was significantly slower than the polesitter and is currently fourth in the competitive order. Compared to last year, when Norris claimed a pole position and a win in Monaco, the team’s performance has drastically declined. McLaren’s car has shown weaknesses, particularly in slow-speed corners, making it challenging for the drivers to extract maximum performance. Norris expressed his disappointment with the car’s difficulty to drive, lacking compliance and forgiveness, leading to a dip in his confidence level. Overall, Monaco has served as a reality check for McLaren, highlighting the significant gap between them and the frontrunners in Formula 1.
