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Lando Norris Rejects Claims of McLaren’s F1 Dominance, Calls for Caution and Focus on Improvement

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 17, 2025
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Lando Norris Rejects Claims of McLaren’s F1 Dominance, Calls for Caution and Focus on Improvement

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 16, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris after winning the Australian Grand Prix along with third placed Mercedes' George Russell Pool via REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy

Despite George Russell’s bold claim that McLaren’s advantage in Formula 1 could allow the team to shift its focus on the 2026 regulation updates, Lando Norris remains unswayed. The McLaren driver has been quick to counter Russell’s assertion, pointing out that an early lead does not guarantee season-long dominance.

McLaren’s impressive performance in the MCL39 was on full display in Australia, where Norris clinched a victory from pole position. His advantage over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the qualifiers, exceeding three-tenths, led Russell to believe that the gap was too vast to bridge. The Mercedes driver even suggested that McLaren could concentrate all its resources on the upcoming rule changes and still secure both championships in the ongoing season.

However, Norris has dismissed such insinuations, drawing attention to Red Bull’s initial lead in 2024 that failed to result in a Constructors’ title. He underscores McLaren’s determination to avoid a repeat of such a scenario, vowing that the team will remain vigilant against complacency in 2025.

Addressing the media, including Motorsport Week, Norris remained cautious about labeling McLaren the clear frontrunner this season. He pointed to the close competition with Verstappen and the team’s previous struggles to undermine the theory of McLaren’s invincibility. “If you start thinking things are good and groovy, that’s when you get caught,” he warned.

Despite the team’s success in Albert Park, Norris advised against rush judgments, stating that the perception might have been different had the season commenced in Bahrain. The five-time F1 race winner acknowledged the team’s excellent performance but also hinted at potential challenges in future races.

In addition to McLaren’s strong showing, Norris also credited the team’s success to the competitive dynamic between him and his teammate, Oscar Piastri. He believes that their mutual push for excellence has helped maximize the potential of the available racing package. However, he also emphasized that the team’s efforts are not confined to the car’s performance, stating, “we know we can make it better, and that’s our aim.”

While McLaren’s dominance in the current season is undeniable, Norris’s pragmatic approach serves as a reminder that it’s a long race, and a fast start doesn’t always secure the win. The team’s focus, according to him, remains on optimizing their performance and staying ahead of the curve.

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