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Lando Norris has detailed a problem McLaren has with its F1 cars – one that has existed since his F1 debut in 2019.
Lando Norris expressed frustration over McLaren’s ongoing “six year” issue with its F1 cars. Despite Norris’s fading F1 drivers’ championship chances in Las Vegas, McLaren remains in contention for their first constructors’ title since 1998, which they could secure in Qatar this weekend. The MCL38 struggled in Las Vegas due to front-graining issues caused by cold air and track temperatures. Norris highlighted McLaren’s front-end troubles since he joined F1 in 2019, stating that they haven’t been able to resolve the problem in six years. Despite difficulties, Norris mentioned that at rear-limited tracks like Mexico, McLaren performs well, but struggles with front-graining at other locations. He acknowledged the team’s weaknesses and ongoing work to improve the car’s characteristics.
