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Norris Admits McLaren Lags Mercedes, Ferrari After China Sprint Showing

Lando Norris. (AP)

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News18•14-03-2026, 17:52

Norris Admits McLaren Lags Mercedes, Ferrari After China Sprint Showing

•Lando Norris acknowledged McLaren's performance deficit against Mercedes and Ferrari after qualifying 5th for the Chinese Grand Prix.
•Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri qualified 5th and 6th, with McLaren struggling to understand significant time loss to front-runners.
•The reigning F1 champion, who beat Max Verstappen to the world title in 2025, cited issues in the final sector and on straights.
•Norris expects a Mercedes car to win Sunday's race, with McLaren's main competition being the Ferraris on the second row.
•Teams are still adapting to new F1 aerodynamic and chassis regulations in only the second race weekend of the new era.

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