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Lando Norris was critical of some of his own performances in the first half of the season, despite lifting himself to P2 in the standings.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has dismissed Lando Norris’ claim of not performing at a “world champion level” this season, citing Norris’ self-critical nature. Despite Norris ranking second in the drivers’ championship with nine podium finishes, he feels he has not met the standards of a world champion thus far. Stella believes Norris possesses world championship potential and is currently performing at that level. McLaren aims to secure its first world championship since 2008 and close the gap with Red Bull in the constructors’ standings while Norris strives to widen the margin to Max Verstappen in the drivers’ standings. Stella emphasizes the importance of critical self-assessment and continuous improvement to achieve perfection, praising Norris and the team’s commitment to refining their performance.
