McLaren Remains Confident in MCL40’s High Potential Despite Norris’s Friday Setbacks

McLaren experienced a day of mixed fortunes on Friday. While optimism surged on one side of the garage following Oscar Piastri’s impressive fastest lap in FP2, the other side saw Lando Norris grappling with a challenging and inconsistent session. The British driver encountered several technical difficulties across both practice sessions, which disrupted his rhythm and limited his track time, ultimately compromising his preparation work. Despite these operational setbacks for Norris, the team maintains strong confidence in their new car, the MCL40, viewing it as a platform brimming with significant untapped potential.