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Lando Norris is pleased how McLaren are looking ahead of this weekend’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
McLaren started the 2024 F1 season in a much stronger position compared to a year ago, when they were struggling at the bottom of the grid. They made significant improvements after introducing upgrades at the Austrian Grand Prix in 2023, enabling them to compete with top teams like Mercedes and Ferrari. Lando Norris became a podium regular and Oscar Piastri even won the Qatar Sprint race, marking a turnaround for the team. Despite encountering some issues during pre-season testing this year, McLaren is better prepared and more knowledgeable than before. Norris is optimistic about the season ahead, praising the team’s efforts and improvements made to the MCL-38 car. Fans can stay updated on all the F1 action by using the convenient 2024 F1 calendar for their devices.
