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Lando Norris Exposes Shocking McLaren Struggles: Are Championship Dreams Already Over?

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
October 25, 2025
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Lando Norris Exposes Shocking McLaren Struggles: Are Championship Dreams Already Over?

Lando Norris Sounds Alarm: McLaren’s Struggles Continue Ahead of Mexico City Grand Prix!

In a startling revelation ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Lando Norris has lifted the veil on a troubling reality within the McLaren team: they are grappling with serious performance issues. As the stakes rise with the drivers’ championship on the line, Norris’s concerns could spell disaster for the iconic racing team.

With the shadow of local hero Pato O’Ward looming large, who commandeered Norris’s MCL39 during the first practice session at the notorious Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the British driver found himself thrust into the thick of the action with only an hour to adapt to the challenging high-altitude conditions. This shortage of time raised alarm bells for Norris, who is currently trailing his teammate, Oscar Piastri, by a mere 14 points in the fierce battle for the season’s drivers’ title.

Despite clocking in a commendable fourth-fastest time—just a quarter of a second behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen—Norris’s optimism was short-lived. He found himself sandwiched between Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, raising the question: Can Norris even hope to clinch a top-three qualifying position with McLaren’s current struggles?

Initially, Norris expressed a sense of confidence, stating, “I feel like I got up to speed very quickly. I was quite surprised. My first lap was pretty good, and the second was a good step.” However, as he continued to reflect on the day’s events, a sobering truth emerged. “But there was a limit, which is just holding us back a bit,” he lamented, a clear indication that the limits he encountered were far from optimal.

The crux of the issue lies in the chaotic balance of the car, a recurring theme that Norris has faced in recent weeks. “We’re struggling at the minute. We’re working hard. We’re trying everything we can,” he admitted, as he acknowledged the uphill battle that lay ahead. The team, he noted, would need to dig deep and find answers if they were to make headway on race day.

Compounding the team’s troubles, Norris’s first practice session was marred by technical issues that robbed them of crucial GPS data, leaving them to scramble for grip and handling insights without the benefit of on-board telemetry. “There wasn’t a lot to look at,” he assessed grimly, emphasizing the limitations of relying solely on visual data.

As the Mexico City Grand Prix looms closer, the pressure is mounting for Norris and McLaren. With the team’s championship aspirations hanging in the balance, can they overcome their struggles and reclaim their position among the elite? The clock is ticking, and all eyes will be on Norris as he attempts to navigate the stormy waters of competition and deliver a standout performance in the race ahead.

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