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Lando Norris has explained how tricky it is to drive the McLaren MCL39, which is often on a knife-edge, despite being “incredibly quick”.
Lando Norris expressed that the McLaren MCL39 is challenging to drive despite claiming pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Norris will lead the 71-lap race alongside Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen, his main title rival, starts in fifth, with his teammate Piastri in seventh. Norris currently sits between the two in the drivers’ standings, with Piastri ahead by 14 points and Verstappen trailing by 26. The qualifying session in Mexico showcased Norris’ exceptional performance, earning praise for his flawless laps throughout the day. Norris attributed the car’s success to the team’s ability to find the right balance to unleash its full potential, emphasizing the McLaren’s challenging nature but also its impressive speed when in rhythm.
