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Lando Norris Discovers Solutions to McLaren F1 Challenges at Chinese Grand Prix

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 24, 2025
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Lando Norris Discovers Solutions to McLaren F1 Challenges at Chinese Grand Prix

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

After a challenging race at the Chinese Grand Prix, Formula 1 driver Lando Norris expressed satisfaction with his second place finish. Despite the difficulties he faced with his McLaren vehicle, the British driver found the race to be enlightening, providing clarity on the issues he had been grappling with.

Norris, who managed to maintain his lead in the Drivers’ Championship, was bested only by his team-mate Oscar Piastri. This allowed McLaren to celebrate their 50th 1-2 finish, a milestone not lost on Norris. The racer had entered the weekend with concerns about the 2025 McLaren vehicle, specifically its incompatibility with his late brake and corner entry style.

These concerns were brought to the fore at the Shanghai International Circuit, where several mishaps with the swift yet unpredictable MCL39 on low fuel resulted in Norris missing out on pole position. Despite this, he proved competitive, even as a worsening brake pedal issue forced him to take a more cautious approach towards the end of the race.

Norris confessed to having anticipated another race of struggle, but emerged from the weekend with a renewed optimism. A deeper understanding of his vehicle’s challenges left him feeling more confident about future races.

Norris shared his thoughts post-race with the media, including Motorsport Week. He noted that despite the difficulties leading up to the race, he was pleased with his overall performance and the pace he managed to maintain. Norris also expressed joy at contributing to McLaren’s 50th 1-2 finish, crediting his team-mate Piastri for an outstanding race.

The British driver admitted that he had entered the race with low confidence, fearing a repeat of his previous struggles. However, he was gratified to see significant improvement in both his driving and understanding of the car.

Throughout the Chinese GP weekend, Norris grappled with the McLaren vehicle’s limitations, particularly its excessive front-end understeer which rendered it passive on turn-in. The team, however, made several set-up changes to his car during the weekend, improving its front end and reducing the understeer.

When questioned about the specifics of these changes, Norris remained elusive, stating that these were best known to the team. He did admit, though, that the car was simply too understeery, preventing him from maximizing its capabilities.

Norris and his team are still in the process of understanding the MCL39 and its limitations, but he believes they are making progress. Despite not feeling as confident as he would like, Norris is optimistic, especially after today’s better performance and understanding of the car.

In conclusion, Norris expressed satisfaction with the adjustments made to the car, both mechanically and aerodynamically, and was pleased with the progress made during the race. This, he believes, offers promising signs for future races.

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