Lando Norris laments McLaren’s struggles at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Lando Norris laments McLaren’s struggles at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Summary

Lando Norris expressed disappointment with McLaren’s performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, calling it a "knife in the heart". He finished 14th in the first practice session, 1.6 seconds slower than George Russell's best time. In the second practice, Norris improved somewhat, securing sixth place but remained 1.5 seconds off the pace. McLaren is working to address performance issues ahead of the race.

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  • Norris finished 14th in FP1, 1.6s off the pace.
  • Norris improved to sixth in FP2, 1.5s behind the leader.
  • The team is focused on resolving performance deficits.
  • The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is crucial for McLaren's season.
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Lando Norris has described McLaren’s lack of performance at Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as “a little knife in the heart”. Norris took a lowly 14th in the opening practice session on Thursday, 1.6s slower than George Russell’s benchmark – although team-mate Oscar Piastri was just one second down. His deficit was 1.5s as he drove to sixth in FP2, with Red Bull and Ferrari ...Keep reading

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