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Lando Norris Confident as McLaren Maintains Early F1 Momentum

Norris highlights McLaren's strong car and teamwork ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, while acknowledging the competitive challenge from Verstappen and Red Bull.

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 23, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri and McLaren's Lando Norris in action during the race REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 23, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri in action during the race REUTERS/Go Nakamura
McLaren's British driver Lando Norris leads the early F1 championship
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Overview

  • McLaren has emerged as the leader in the 2025 Formula One season, winning the first two races with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
  • Norris currently leads the Drivers' Championship by eight points over Max Verstappen, with Piastri in fourth place.
  • Norris credits McLaren's success to having the best car and strong teamwork with Piastri, emphasizing mutual improvement and collaboration.
  • Despite McLaren's early dominance, Norris downplays claims of an insurmountable advantage, noting Red Bull's 2024 superiority was more pronounced.
  • The upcoming Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, where Verstappen has excelled in recent years, presents a key test for McLaren's continued momentum.