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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has disagreed with Lando Norris’ view that he is better able to find extra lap time now that the team is fighting right at the front of F1.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella disagrees with Lando Norris’s belief that it is easier to fight for tiny improvements now that the team is performing well. Stella has not seen a change in Norris’s approach following McLaren’s recent upgrades, instead feeling that Norris has become more measured and less prone to pushing too hard like in the past. Although Norris had mentioned feeling more motivated to search for extra performance, Stella does not see this reflected in Norris’s driving approach. Since the upgrades, Norris has shown strong form, close battles, and consistent podium finishes, impressing Stella with his focus and commitment, setting a positive example for the entire team.
