P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s lead in the F1 constructors’ title fight has been reduced to 24 points with two rounds remaining.
Lando Norris expressed his concern about the poor performance of McLaren’s car at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where they lost crucial points to Ferrari in the F1 constructors’ title battle, putting the Italian team just 24 points behind. Despite Norris finishing sixth and teammate Oscar Piastri seventh, Ferrari secured third and fourth places. A small consolation for McLaren was Mercedes’ one-two finish, which helped limit the damage from Ferrari. However, Norris was more troubled by their own struggles than by Mercedes’ success. He emphasized the need for significant improvement in their car’s performance, mentioning its difficulty to drive in various conditions. Norris also highlighted that even with what some considered the best car, McLaren faced challenges, making their victories all the more satisfying.
