Norris’ rallying cry to McLaren: Let’s keep improving

Conceding McLaren are not in a position to fight for a top-three finish at Imola, Lando Norris has urged his team to “keep improving, keep learning”.

Although McLaren had a good opening day of pre-season testing, problems began to emerge – most notably with the MCL36’s brake cooling.

Resolving that while also having to deal with Daniel Ricciardo missing the entire second test with Covid meant the team started the 2022 championship on the back foot – and it showed in the results.

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The team failed to score a single point in Bahrain while one race later, in Saudi Arabia, Norris made it into the top 10 in seventh place.

Another step forward at the next race, Australia, had both drivers scoring points with Norris P7 and his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo sixth.

But while the Briton is hoping for another improvement at round four, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, he concedes a repeat of last year’s podium finish is unlikely.

“We are not back fighting for podiums just yet,” he said. “But hopefully we can keep moving forward and get the most out of this weekend.

“Australia was a more positive weekend for us, but we know we still have a lot of work to do to get to where we want to be.

“Let’s keep improving, keep learning more about the car and be ready to take advantage of any opportunities that come up.”

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