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McLaren's Norris Confident in Team's Edge as Japanese Grand Prix Looms

Lando Norris highlights McLaren's strong driver synergy and superior car as key factors in their early-season Formula One dominance.

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

Overview

  • McLaren has surged to the forefront of the 2025 Formula One season, winning the opening two races with standout performances by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
  • Lando Norris leads the championship standings by eight points over Max Verstappen as the team prepares for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
  • Norris attributes McLaren's success to their cohesive driver pairing, emphasizing how he and Piastri push each other to excel beyond rivals' capabilities.
  • Red Bull, after years of dominance, faces challenges this season, including a driver change from Liam Lawson to Yuki Tsunoda after just two races.
  • Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton continues to adapt to his new car, with Norris noting that McLaren's stability and teamwork provide them a competitive advantage.