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Lando Norris expressed a sense of contentment with his second-place finish in the Mexican Grand Prix. The English driver managed to outpace Max Verstappen, who ultimately settled for sixth place, allowing Norris to close the gap by another ten points in the championship standings. Team principal Andrea Stella believes that Norris might have actually had the opportunity to secure a victory had Verstappen not impeded him during the early stages of the race.
Early Challenges for Norris
During the initial laps, Lando Norris found himself in a fierce battle with rival Max Verstappen for the second position. While he eventually managed to pull alongside Verstappen, this was .comy after both drivers lost valuable time to the race leader, Carlos Sainz. Verstappen faced penalties for his defensive maneuvers, with the stewards handing out two ten-second penalties. Stella conveyed a desire for a more ‘fair’ competition, expressing disappointment over what he saw as a missed opportunity for McLaren.
Norris’ Competitive Spirit
“The essence of racing lies in fairness,” Stella commented to The Times. “We expect nothing less from Lando, and he holds himself to that standard as well. It is truly disheartening to witness what transpired in those early laps. Without that confrontation, Norris could have been in contention for the win.” Despite the circumstances, Stella made it clear that he holds no resentment towards his driver.
Support for Norris
“Our discussions and evaluations have been quite straightforward,” Stella stated. “We fully support Norris; his approach to racing is on point. He must continue to tackle races the way he has been.” The team principal took comfort in the fact that Norris was able to compete closely with Ferrari in the latter part of the race. While Scuderia Ferrari is keen on improving in the constructors’ championship, Norris successfully ensured that they did not achieve another one-two finish in Mexico by overtaking Charles Leclerc in the closing laps.
Looking Ahead: McLaren’s Progress
“For me, the top priority is that our car is competitive,” Stella concluded. “With our recent upgrades, we seem to have reached a similar level to Ferrari. This development is particularly encouraging given that we initially thought the circuit would favor Ferrari more significantly. Overall, this bodes well as we look ahead to the remainder of the season.” Currently, Ferrari has made significant progress in the championship standings, overtaking Red Bull, and narrowing the gap to McLaren to .comy 29 points.
The results of the Mexican Grand Prix showcase not just the competitiveness of the teams but highlight the spirit of racing that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. As the season moves forward, all eyes will be on how these developments play out and how drivers like Lando Norris continue to push for excellence.
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