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Lando Norris Reveals Who’s to Blame for McLaren F1 Struggles
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Highlights
- Lando Norris trails teammate Oscar Piastri by 22 championship points.
- Norris credits car adaptation and personal mistakes for season struggles.
- McLaren leads constructors’ standings with 374 points as of June 22.
- Next races: Austrian GP on June 29, British GP on July 6.
- Ten races remain with Norris aiming to close championship gap.
- Intra-team collisions and controversies have intensified McLaren’s 2025 campaign.
On some weekends, Norris has struggled to find the lap time he needs, which he says comes down to either making driver errors or not getting the right feel from the car. The British driver stressed the importance of working on both his technical skills and mental approach as the title fight heats up.
He explained that he is “not perfect in either” and is constantly working to get better. Sometimes, according to Norris, his mistakes are linked directly to the car not giving him everything he needs, while on other occasions they are simply down to areas where he feels there is still personal progress to be made.
He believes that both he and the team are sharing the responsibility for the results and that improvement is always ongoing as the season continues.
This season has already featured some dramatic storylines.
Incidents between Norris and Piastri—including an intra-team collision—have influenced McLaren’s campaign. The Canadian Grand Prix also brought controversy, with a Red Bull protest being rejected after a close battle saw George Russell secure victory. These moments have kept the championship unpredictable and intense for both drivers and fans.
As of June 22, McLaren leads the constructors’ standings with 374 points, thanks to the combined efforts of Norris and Piastri.
Mercedes is second with 199 points, followed by Ferrari with 183, and Red Bull on 162. The next round will be the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on June 29.
The series then heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on July 6, before further races in Belgium, Hungary, and the Netherlands throughout July and August. Lando Norris’s approach shows a mix of accountability and determination to close the gap to his teammate.
With ten races remaining this year, the battle for the championship remains open, with Norris aiming to capitalize on every opportunity behind the wheel of the MCL39. Fans can expect more twists in the title race as drivers and teams push to find extra performance throughout the demanding F1 calendar.
Additionally, the contrasting fortunes of McLaren and Ferrari have drawn attention this season, especially compared to the ongoing developments with Ferrari’s lineup.
Meanwhile, McLaren’s progress has been closely watched following the team dynamics reminiscent of past battles involving Lewis Hamilton at Monaco.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
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