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Lando Norris has said that to get the best out of himself, he needs to drive “subconsciously”, something he has not been able to do recently amid difficulties with getting the most out of his McLaren in qualifying.
McLaren’s Lando Norris has shared a unique technique he uses behind the wheel to enhance his performance and overcome challenges, especially during qualifying. He expressed that his ability to drive without overthinking has diminished over the past year, affecting his performance. Norris feels the need to adapt his driving approach due to the limitations of the McLaren in order to improve his qualifying results. McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, emphasized the importance of driving at 99% capacity during qualifying for Norris and his teammate. Despite feeling the shift in his driving style over the past years, Norris is determined to regain the confidence and instinctive driving approach needed for success. The evolving nature of the McLaren car design has posed challenges for Norris, requiring him to adjust his driving style to extract maximum performance on the track.
