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McLaren Fears Confidence Blow for Lando Norris After Latest Setback
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Highlights
- Lando Norris retired early after collision with teammate Oscar Piastri.
- Norris trails championship leader by 22 points before Austria GP.
- McLaren principal Andrea Stella promises equal support for both drivers.
- Norris apologized to team immediately following the Montreal incident.
- Austrian Grand Prix on June 29 seen as key test for Norris.
- McLaren leads team standings with 374 points over Mercedes and Ferrari.
Stella pointed out that Norris’s quick admission was important and would affect internal talks in the days after Montreal.
He also highlighted how learning from this mistake could help Norris become a stronger competitor as the season continues.
The upcoming Austrian Grand Prix will be a key test for Norris and the McLaren team.
The Montreal result means Norris now sits 22 points behind in the standings, adding weight to every decision as the season reaches its midpoint.
Meanwhile, McLaren will try to keep parity between Norris and Piastri, with the team focusing on both drivers’ growth and maintaining their close competition.
McLaren, with 374 points from Norris and Piastri combined, leads the team standings against Mercedes and Ferrari.
Recent coverage has discussed whether Norris’s morale could impact his performance and if McLaren should alter their approach. The team has been open about their intent to treat both drivers equally, and fans expect both Norris and Piastri to race hard in Austria.
Elsewhere in Formula 1, drivers and teams are preparing for a busy period with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 6, followed by races in Belgium and Hungary shortly after.
Norris’s accident in Canada marks a turning point in his season and puts focus on how he will respond under pressure. With strong support from McLaren and a chance to bounce back at the next race, expectations remain high for him to quickly recover and continue challenging at the front of the grid.
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