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Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win

Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win

Summary

Lando Norris, a Formula 1 driver for McLaren, won the Dutch Grand Prix but says his car is still not good enough to compete for the championship. Although McLaren improved their car’s speed on fast corners, it struggles on slow corners and long straight tracks, making it hard to challenge the top drivers consistently.

Key Facts

  • Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, his second consecutive win this season.
  • Norris moved up to fourth place in the drivers' standings after this race.
  • McLaren’s car is very strong in high-speed corners but weak in slow-speed corners.
  • Norris believes the car is not good enough to fight for the championship over the full season.
  • The current leader in the championship is Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes.
  • Tracks like Monza and Azerbaijan, with long straights, do not suit McLaren’s car due to high drag.
  • Norris has improved his driving skills and car understanding compared to last year.
  • McLaren has made major upgrades to their car that helped achieve recent wins.
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