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Is McLaren’s edge slipping? Norris drops subtle warning
©McLaren Phillip van Osten
19/02/2026 at 17:3419/02/2026 at 18:26 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has warned that McLaren’s 2026 challenger may not yet have the race pace firepower that carried him to glory last season. After dominating the final year of the previous rules cycle, McLaren now faces a stark reality check in pre-season testing, although Norris may also be keeping his cards close to his chest. So far, team papaya’s MCL40 has shown promising potential in terms of sheer speed. However, McLaren’s new-generation car has yet to demonstrate the rear tyre management mastery that allowed Norris to drive strategically,...
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