Lando Norris, the British driver of McLaren, is confident that his team is now in a strong position to compete for race victories on a regular basis. Despite finishing just 0.725 seconds behind Max Verstappen, the three-time champion of Red Bull, Norris believes that McLaren is now on par with Ferrari and Red Bull in terms of performance.
Reflecting on the race, Norris expressed frustration at not winning but acknowledged the progress that McLaren has made. He praised the team’s efforts and highlighted the improvements that have been made, emphasizing that they are now in a position to fight for the top spots on the podium.
McLaren team boss Zak Brown shared Norris’s optimism and predicted that the team would secure more race wins with Norris and Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Brown lauded the driver pairing and expressed confidence in their ability to achieve further success this season.
Despite his disappointment, Norris focused on the positives from the race, highlighting the lessons learned and the improvements made throughout the event. He commended Verstappen’s performance and joked about needing to make more friends on the grid to receive similar advantages in future races.
In conclusion, Norris reflected on his strong performance in the second stint of
