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Lando Norris Exposes McLaren’s Achilles’ Heel: Can They Outpace Red Bull?

James Taylor by James Taylor
July 6, 2025
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Lando Norris Exposes McLaren’s Achilles’ Heel: Can They Outpace Red Bull?

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris after qualifying REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Lando Norris Exposes McLaren’s Achilles’ Heel Ahead of British GP Showdown

In a stunning revelation, Lando Norris, the McLaren driver, has unveiled a major weakness in the McLaren team’s performance ahead of the British Grand Prix. Despite a strong third-place finish in qualifying, Norris expressed concerns about McLaren’s ability to keep up with the blistering pace of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull on race day.

During the post-qualifying press conference, Norris acknowledged that McLaren might struggle to match the Red Bull’s straight-line speed, even with the assistance of DRS. He admitted, “To be honest, at the minute, it’s like our DRS speed probably just about matches Max’s speed. I think it’ll be tough, because we’ll probably catch in the high speed. We just won’t really close much when you open the DRS.”

While McLaren has shown strength throughout the season, Norris highlighted that the high-speed nature of the Silverstone circuit has exposed some vulnerabilities in their performance compared to the dominant Red Bull. Despite the challenges ahead, Norris remains optimistic about the race, noting the potential for strategic opportunities and the unpredictable factor of rain.

Looking back at his qualifying session, Norris expressed satisfaction with his performance, labeling it as “reasonably smooth.” However, he acknowledged areas for improvement, stating, “Probably my final one, would have hoped to find just a little bit more. Just didn’t quite get the grip out of it in some corners, and the right balance, but I’m still happy with third.”

As the British Grand Prix approaches, all eyes will be on McLaren and their ability to overcome the obstacles posed by Red Bull’s dominance. Will Lando Norris and his team find a way to outmaneuver their rivals and secure a podium finish? The stage is set for a thrilling showdown at Silverstone.

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