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F1 Suzuka Showdown: Norris Warns of Mercedes Threat, Russell Speed Match!

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
April 4, 2025
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F1 Suzuka Showdown: Norris Warns of Mercedes Threat, Russell Speed Match!

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - April 4, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell after practice REUTERS/Manami Yamada

In the high-speed world of Formula 1, Lando Norris is sounding the alarm on Mercedes, pointing out that George Russell is matching his pace on the track. The McLaren driver is on high alert as the Suzuka weekend kicks off, with the team showing impressive strength early on at the Japanese circuit.

McLaren has set a blistering pace in Japan, asserting their dominance on a track that typically defines the pecking order for race day. During the second free practice session at Suzuka, the papaya squad left their competitors in the dust, securing a lead of at least four tenths of a second, positioning themselves as strong contenders for a hat-trick of victories not seen since the days of Ayrton Senna back in 1991.

However, as the competition heats up, the question remains: who will emerge as the standout driver for McLaren? While Norris led the FP1, his teammate Oscar Piastri took the spotlight in the Japanese afternoon session. The #4 driver acknowledges the threat posed by the Australian but is not discounting other teams, particularly Mercedes.

Norris had this to say about the formidable Mercedes team, “I think Mercedes is very strong and will be a tough opponent tomorrow. Russell was as fast as me this morning.” He also added, “Perhaps Red Bull was a bit further behind, but these are just practice sessions. When it comes to qualifying, the times will get closer.”

The McLaren driver expressed his concerns about the reliability of the data gathered during the sessions due to the numerous red flags, stating, “Maybe FP1 was more reliable because we saw all the teams in the order we expected.” Despite the challenging conditions caused by the wind, Norris felt positive about their performance but acknowledged there were still areas to improve before race day.

As the battle for supremacy unfolds at Suzuka, all eyes are on McLaren and Mercedes, with the rivalry between Norris and Russell adding an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming race. Stay tuned as the drama continues to unfold on the iconic Japanese circuit.

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