Lando Norris believes that McLaren still has untapped potential to defeat Red Bull. McLaren has shown significant improvement in terms of speed since the beginning of the season. They have emerged as the strongest competitor to Red Bull in the 2024 season and even secured their first victory. However, Norris feels that the team needs to improve their chassis to have a better chance against Red Bull.
Norris’s triumph in Miami was followed by a fierce competition with Verstappen in the recent race. He even secured pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite being close to Red Bull’s performance, Norris acknowledges that McLaren needs to bring something more to make their lives easier.
The competition among the top four teams for pole positions and race victories is extremely tight. Norris believes he can achieve impressive results in this intense battle. He considers this season to have a different dynamic compared to the previous one.
McLaren’s strength on slower circuits has given them an advantage over Red Bull. However, Norris believes there is still room for improvement, especially in high-speed situations. Red Bull currently outperforms McLaren on fast circuits.
As for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, Norris is confident in his abilities. He considers the Red Bull Ring one of his best circuits in terms of competitiveness. He has had success at the Austrian circuit in the past.
McLaren’s performance throughout the season can bring them closer to Red Bull in the constructors’ championship. The battle for the top among the teams will be intense. However, for now, McLaren’s focus is on improving strategy and consistency during race weekends.
