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Norris issues Verstappen invitation to McLaren as Piastri strikes in Bahrain – RacingNews365 Review
Lando Norris has invited Max Verstappen to test McLaren’s F1 car and believes that the Red Bull driver will be disappointed with the speed difference. Verstappen expressed his belief that if he had driven the McLaren alongside Norris and Oscar Piastri, he wouldn’t have been noticed due to the car’s perceived pace. Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in the Bahrain Grand Prix second practice session, with McLaren showing strong performance. George Russell called for increased collaboration between F1 and the FIA following Carlos Sainz’s unique punishment for a delayed national anthem appearance. Max Verstappen stood by his claim that he could perform better in the McLaren, emphasizing his seriousness after Norris’ response. Ferrari unveiled a significant upgrade package for the Bahrain Grand Prix in hopes of boosting Lewis Hamilton’s performance, despite his struggles with balance. The FIA made an unexpected decision not to penalize Carlos Sainz for swearing during an official press conference at the Bahrain International Circuit.
