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Lando Norris believes McLaren has started off in a good position this year, but still expects them to be behind their main rivals.
Lando Norris expressed concerns that McLaren still lags “a long way” behind Red Bull and Ferrari after pre-testing in Bahrain. Despite showing consistent times, Norris finished 14th on the final day driving the car. He believes McLaren’s continuation of last year’s car concept positions the team well for the season, but anticipates Red Bull and Ferrari to be faster initially. McLaren began last year poorly but Norris is optimistic about the team’s improvements paying off early this season. He feels confident in the team’s preparations, excited to start the year on a stronger footing and build on last year’s progress. Stay updated on all F1 events with the 2024 F1 calendar that is easily accessible on your smartphone or PC.
