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Norris discusses McLaren's performance struggles at Barcelona GP

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Norris discusses McLaren's performance struggles at Barcelona GP

Summary

Lando Norris expressed disappointment over McLaren's performance at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, stating the new car is not measuring up to its predecessor from 2025. Norris finished on top in FP2, while teammate Oscar Piastri secured second behind George Russell in both FP1 and FP3. Despite these individual successes, the team overall struggled to compete for pole position. As qualifying approaches, the team's challenges are expected to be a focal point in discussions.

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Key Details

•Norris highlights the 2026 car's struggles compared to the 2025 model.
•Norris topped FP2; Piastri finished second in both FP1 and FP3.
•McLaren failed to engage in the pole position battle at the Barcelona GP.
•The team's performance in qualifying remains anticipated as the event progresses.

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It’s tough for McLaren to accept that its 2026 car isn’t as good as its 2025 predecessor, says Lando Norris, after the team struggled to fight for pole at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.Norris topped FP2, while Oscar Piastri was second to George Russell in both FP1 and FP3, but neither...
— Racerby Michael Lamonato

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