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McLaren and Lando Norris missed out on victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by just seven-tenths of a second.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella disclosed the key factor that hindered the team’s victory quest at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Lando Norris narrowly missed securing his second consecutive win, finishing just seven-tenths behind race victor Max Verstappen. Following their triumph in Miami, Norris missed the chance for his second win. Stella emphasized the significance of the execution of the weekend, from qualifying to race strategy, when comparing McLaren to Red Bull. Norris, starting from second position, couldn’t challenge Verstappen at the start, which played a crucial role in the outcome, according to Stella. He stated that being in “dirty air” due to backmarkers affected pace, and having the pole position, as Verstappen did, provided an advantage in managing tires and pace, leading to victory.
