Norris remarks on McLaren's pace gap at British Grand Prix
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Lando Norris expressed concerns over McLaren's performance during the British Grand Prix, where he managed to secure a fourth-place finish despite describing the team's pace as 'pretty shocking.' Team principal Andrea Stella highlighted a significant gap to rivals Mercedes and Ferrari, estimating a half-second deficit. Norris's results included a third-place finish in the Sprint race, aided by the misfortunes of other drivers. With the Constructors' Championship showing McLaren 154 points behind the leaders, the team is under pressure to improve ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix later this month.
- •Norris finished fourth in the British Grand Prix and third in the Sprint.
- •McLaren is 154 points behind Constructors' Championship leaders Mercedes.
- •Norris stated the team's performance has a lot to improve on.
- •Andrea Stella noted a half-second deficit to Ferrari and Mercedes.
- •Norris is currently 82 points behind the championship leader, Kimi Antonelli.
"Lando Norris says McLaren have "a hell of a lot to improve" after "pretty shocking" pace in the British Grand Prix despite finishing a solid fourth.
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