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Lando Norris Exposes McLaren’s Struggle Against Max Verstappen with Jaw-Dropping Revelation

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July 6, 2025
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Lando Norris Exposes McLaren’s Struggle Against Max Verstappen with Jaw-Dropping Revelation

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

Lando Norris Exposes McLaren’s Achilles Heel in Battle Against Max Verstappen

In a jaw-dropping revelation, Lando Norris has shed light on a critical weakness plaguing McLaren in their fierce rivalry with Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen. The British driver’s candid admission has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, hinting at a major advantage held by the Dutch sensation.

During the British Grand Prix, Norris pinpointed a significant disparity in straight-line speed between McLaren’s MCL39 and Red Bull’s RB21. Despite utilizing the Drag Reduction System (DRS), Norris confessed that he and teammate Oscar Piastri are only able to “just about” keep up with their formidable F1 championship contender in terms of top speed.

With Verstappen securing pole position at Silverstone and Norris closely following in third place, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown. However, the odds seem stacked in favor of the Red Bull driver, making it a daunting task for McLaren to overtake him on the high-speed track.

The notable speed difference is primarily attributed to Verstappen’s strategic choice of employing a low-downforce rear wing on his car, giving him a crucial edge in straight-line performance. When questioned about the implications of Verstappen’s setup on McLaren’s race prospects during the FIA press conference, Norris expressed his concerns about the challenges of closing the gap and executing successful overtakes.

“It’s hard, honestly, to know until you get behind and you have the dirty air and DRS and things like that,” Norris remarked to the media. “Our DRS speed probably just about matches Max’s speed at the moment. It’ll be tough because we’ll probably catch him in the high speed, but we just won’t really close much when we open the DRS.”

Despite the daunting task ahead, Norris acknowledged the potential for unexpected opportunities during the race. Both he and Verstappen highlighted the varying strengths and weaknesses of different cars on the track, hinting at a complex and unpredictable battle for supremacy.

As the anticipation builds for the British Grand Prix, all eyes are on the intense rivalry between McLaren and Red Bull, with Norris’s revelation adding a new layer of intrigue to the already fierce competition on the circuit.

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