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Lando Norris discusses McLaren's performance issues after Zandvoort Sprint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lando Norris discusses McLaren's performance issues after Zandvoort Sprint

Summary

Lando Norris finished third in the Formula 1 Sprint at Zandvoort on August 22, 2026, but identified significant performance shortcomings in his McLaren. He noted a critical deficit in the car's handling during slow-speed corners, impacting overall race pace. Norris emphasized that the issue is rooted in mechanical and aerodynamic factors rather than tire performance. He expressed hope for improvement ahead of the main event and acknowledged the team's efforts to optimize car performance based on Sprint data.

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By the Numbers

•Norris finishes third in the Zandvoort Sprint.
•Identifies slow-speed cornering as a key performance issue.
•Emphasizes mechanical and aerodynamic flaws over tire performance.
•Hopes for improvements before the main event.
•Team analyzing data to enhance race setup.

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11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Norris Pinpoints McLaren’s Glaring Flaw as Zandvoort Exposes Critical Pace Shortfall

What they're saying

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A top-three finish in a Formula 1 Sprint is typically a solid platform to build on, but for Lando Norris, stepping out of the car at Zandvoort brought a stark reality check. Despite securing third place and banking valuable championship…
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