F1 News: Lando Norris Sends Grid Warning - "Plenty More To Come Next Year"
Lando Norris expressed buoyant optimism in a recent interview, hinting at a stronger performance next year. The McLaren driver's remarks to Sky Sports F1 reinforced a sense of progress and potential within the team.
Key Takeaways:
- Norris detailed McLaren's significant improvement since Bahrain, and now they're nipping at the heels of top competitors like Red Bull, which signals substantial progress.
- With an eye on the future, Norris teased that the team has "plenty more things to come next year," igniting excitement about McLaren's potential in the upcoming season.
- Despite expectations of struggles at certain circuits, Norris and the team have surpassed their own predictions, with recent races suggesting there are no notably weak tracks for McLaren, indicating a robust and versatile performance.
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In a candid conversation with Sky Sports F1, Lando Norris shared a hopeful message for McLaren fans and a stern warning for competitors on the grid. The British driver has seen his team's fortunes fluctuate since the start of the season, but the recent uptick in performance has provided a solid foundation for future aspirations.
Reflecting on the journey from the season's outset in Bahrain, Norris pointed out the stark progression that McLaren has undergone.
"For us to go from where we were in Bahrain to getting close and talking about fighting a Red Bull I think are very good signs for us.
"And we know we still have plenty more things to come next year. So I'm excited," he remarked.
Yet, for all his forward-thinking, Norris is mindful of the present, understanding the importance of focus.
"Having that as a thought, it's quite a faraway thought. I don't want to think of that just now, there's no point thinking of it until next year but I'll be optimistic and I believe we can do it as a team.
"The pace has been very strong.
"There doesn't seem like there's any bad tracks for us at the minute."
With the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on the horizon, uncertainty looms for all teams. However, Norris' comments suggest a quiet confidence within McLaren: "Vegas is always a bit of a question mark for everyone, but this is as close to a perfect weekend - close, but not quite - as it gets."
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