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Lando Norris is convinced Mercedes is right on the pace with McLaren at Silverstone despite topping the first two practice sessions at Formula 1’s British Grand Prix. Norris has entered this round harbouring ambitions to better his second-place result on home soil last term and begun his outing on the right note as he headed […]
Lando Norris had a strong start to the weekend in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix by leading the first two practice sessions with impressive lap times, showing good progress for McLaren. Despite his positive performance, Norris remains cautious about Mercedes’ potential pace once they push their engines harder. Rain during FP2 and the forecast for more rain throughout the weekend has Norris hoping for consistent weather conditions to maintain McLaren’s competitiveness. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, suspects other teams might have different run plans that could affect the gap between McLaren and other top contenders, but he remains optimistic after a decent Friday practice. Both drivers are prepared for challenging weather conditions and unpredictable British weather, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing track conditions during the race weekend.
