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Lando Norris claimed his first maiden grand prix win in Miami last weekend as he out-paced Red Bull’s Max Verstappen en route to the chequered flag.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella downplayed the team’s ability to consistently challenge Red Bull this season despite the recent win in Miami by Lando Norris over Max Verstappen. Stella mentioned that McLaren introduced a major upgrade package at the event, but is hesitant to guarantee a sustained challenge to Red Bull. He emphasized the need for further upgrades to battle the reigning world champions effectively. Stella acknowledged the progress made by McLaren in fitting key upgrades to the car over the past year but stressed the necessity of another major package to close the gap with Red Bull. Despite the recent success, Stella highlighted that Red Bull may not have maximized their performance potential in the race, cautioning against premature conclusions on McLaren’s competitiveness.
