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Norris Counters McLaren Pace Claims, Acknowledges Verstappen’s Saudi Speed
Formula 1 driver Lando Norris maintains that Max Verstappen exhibited superior speed compared to both McLaren cars during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, despite ongoing suggestions regarding McLaren’s heightened pace. The British racer’s remarks come in response to persistent paddock talk and aim to clarify the competitive landscape observed at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The discussion surrounds the perceived performance levels of Red Bull Racing and McLaren, particularly concerning race pace and qualifying speed.
Verstappen’s Saudi Arabian Performance
While Verstappen has frequently implied that McLaren possesses a more considerable pace advantage within the field, Norris has countered this assertion. He suggests that the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix served as an example where Verstappen demonstrated the potential for greater velocity.
Norris’s Perspective on Speed
According to Norris, “Red Bull demonstrates comparable speed in qualifying. They are equally rapid to us in race conditions. Assumptions of our significant advantage merely because of practice pace are unfounded remarks.”
He elaborated, “We do not perceive ourselves to be as significantly ahead as it may appear. I believe Max was probably the fastest competitor on the track that day, indicating areas where we still need to develop.”
Practice Pace and Race Day Reality
Norris concluded, “The consistent pronouncements that we are the superior or quickest team largely stem from the enhanced pace we display during practice sessions.”
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