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Lando Norris believes McLaren still have ground to make up on Ferrari and Red Bull before thinking about race wins.
Lando Norris has acknowledged that McLaren is unlikely to win races “anytime soon” due to the team’s pace deficit compared to Red Bull and Ferrari. Despite a strong start to the season, including a podium finish in Australia, McLaren struggled to match Ferrari’s race pace in Japan, revealing areas that need improvement. Currently, McLaren is ahead of Aston Martin and Mercedes in the constructors’ championship, but Norris realizes that a victory is currently outside of their reach. Norris remains optimistic about McLaren’s potential for success, believing that with improvements they can compete with the top teams and secure race wins. With the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, Norris is cautiously optimistic about McLaren’s performance compared to the previous races, acknowledging past struggles at the Shanghai International Circuit but expressing confidence in the team’s progress. Ultimately, Norris believes McLaren is in a good position in the championship and is hopeful for a strong showing in the upcoming race weekend.
