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Lando Norris revamps McLaren’s F1 quest with dramatic suspension overhaul in Austria

David Castro by David Castro
June 28, 2025
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Lando Norris revamps McLaren’s F1 quest with dramatic suspension overhaul in Austria

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris and McLaren's Oscar Piastri during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Darko Bandic

McLaren’s Bold Moves to Reignite Lando Norris’ F1 Qualifying Domination

Struggling to secure pole positions, Lando Norris is facing a qualifying crisis in the 2025 Formula 1 season, with teammate Oscar Piastri outshining him in six out of ten races. The British driver’s woes came to a head in Canada, where he found himself starting from seventh on the grid while Piastri claimed third place. The root of Norris’ troubles lies in the lack of feedback from the front axle of the 2025 McLaren, hindering his ability to predict the car’s responses accurately, a phenomenon known as ‘cueing.’

In a desperate bid to salvage his title hopes, Norris delved into McLaren’s simulator to dissect the issue between the Saudi Arabia and Miami races. The team subsequently implemented subtle changes to the front suspension geometry, resulting in a promising trial in Canada. While Piastri also grappled with the same challenges to a lesser extent, Norris opted for the latest suspension upgrade in Austria, aiming to realign himself with the MCL39.

McLaren’s Technical Director, Neil Houldey, shed light on the meticulous approach taken to assist Norris in reconnecting with the car, emphasizing the importance of enhancing his ability to feel the tires at their limits. The team’s cautiousness in disclosing technical specifics stems from a desire to safeguard their intellectual property and avoid potential trade-offs in other performance aspects of the car. However, McLaren’s confidence in the recent changes has been bolstered by positive early-season results, indicating a step in the right direction for Norris.

Furthermore, McLaren introduced revised front suspension fairings in Austria to bolster aerodynamic performance, with both drivers set to adopt the latest version moving forward. While Norris acknowledges that his qualifying struggles extend beyond mechanical issues, he remains optimistic that the new suspension setup could narrow the gap to Piastri in the Drivers’ Championship. The 25-year-old highlighted the importance of improving his overall feel for the car, viewing it as a crucial step towards unlocking his full potential on the track.

As Norris continues his quest for qualifying supremacy, McLaren’s strategic upgrades and relentless pursuit of performance improvements underscore their commitment to propelling him back to the forefront of the F1 grid. With the stakes higher than ever in the 2025 season, Norris faces a make-or-break moment in Austria, where every adjustment could spell the difference between victory and defeat on race day.

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