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McLaren had one of their worst starts to a season at the beginning of the 2023 Formula 1 season, but ended it on a promising note for next year.
Lando Norris expressed his emotional pride in McLaren for their impressive turnaround during the 2023 Formula 1 season. Despite a difficult start with the launch-spec of the MCL60, the team managed to significantly improve their performance with a major upgrade package in Austria and another one in Singapore. Norris and Oscar Piastri achieved nine podium finishes, with Piastri winning the Sprint race in Qatar. McLaren finished fourth in the Constructors’ Championship, with Norris being the highest points scorer on the grid after the Singapore upgrade. Norris praised his team for their remarkable accomplishment, considering the challenges of limited wind tunnel time and costs. Despite initial concerns about their poor start, the team’s hard work paid off, allowing them to maximize points and showcase their competitiveness. Norris emphasized the different strategies and preparations when fighting at the top compared to being at the back of the grid.
