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F1 2025: Lando Norris Navigates Challenges and Pressure at Chinese Grand Prix

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 22, 2025
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F1 2025: Lando Norris Navigates Challenges and Pressure at Chinese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 22, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris during qualifying REUTERS/Edgar Su

Lando Norris, the reigning leader of the F1 2025 World Championship, is grappling with the challenging conditions of the Chinese Grand Prix. Despite his recent victory at the season’s opening race in Australia, Norris is struggling on the Shanghai track, where he admits he’s “not as comfortable.”

The 25-year-old British driver, who currently tops the Drivers’ standings for the first time in his career, is battling with issues related to front-tyre graining – a factor that significantly affects his performance. Following a disappointing qualifying round, Norris found himself starting third on the grid, trailing behind his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri and Mercedes’ George Russell.

Piastri, the young Australian driver, secured the pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, despite confessing that the McLaren MCL39 has been a tough vehicle to master in recent weeks. Norris echoed Piastri’s sentiment, admitting that although the car is unquestionably quick, it is “still tricky to drive.”

During the qualifying round, Norris was unable to replicate his winning performance from Australia. The McLaren star, who only managed a sixth-place finish in qualifying for the sprint, dropped to eighth after a slip-up on the opening lap of the mini race. This was followed by his decision to abort his final lap of Q3 on Saturday, thus amplifying his struggles.

Norris candidly admitted that he is not as at ease in China as he was in Australia, attributing the change to the different layout of the tracks, as well as his own driving style. He also recognized that the McLaren MCL39, despite its speed, requires a consistent driving technique to maximize its performance.

The British driver went on to talk about his issues with tyre management, highlighting that pushing the tyres too hard can lead to rapid degradation. Norris acknowledged his teammate Piastri’s superior performance, openly admitting that his own driving had not been up to par.

Looking ahead to the race, Norris appears to be apprehensive. His difficulty in managing front-tyre graining could prove to be a major obstacle over the 56-lap race at the front-limited circuit. However, he remains determined to improve his performance, planning to delve into data to identify areas of potential improvement.

As for the sprint sessions, Norris dismissed suggestions that McLaren’s run plan was to blame for the team’s lackluster performance. Instead, he self-critically acknowledged a poor performance on his part.

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, Norris’s candid self-appraisal is refreshing. As the championship progresses, all eyes will be on him and his teammate Piastri to see if they can overcome the challenges and steer McLaren to victory.

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