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McLaren ‘take responsibility’ for mystery issue plaguing Lando Norris

Lando Norris has felt his McLaren has been hamstrung by a mysterious issue in recent grands prix.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 7:50 AM
McLaren ‘take responsibility’ for mystery issue plaguing Lando Norris
Key Things to Know
  • McLaren team principal Andrea Stella confirmed the team takes responsibility for straight-line speed issues affecting Lando Norris's car.
  • Norris voiced concerns over lacking top-end straight-line speed compared to teammate Oscar Piastri across recent race weekends.
  • Stella stated the deficit results in a lap time loss estimated between one and two tenths of a second.
The Story in 60 Seconds

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella stated the team takes responsibility for a straight-line speed deficit affecting Lando Norris's car. Norris expressed concerns across multiple race weekends that his MCL40 was lacking top-end speed compared to teammate Oscar Piastri. Stella confirmed the issue accounts for a lap time loss of between one and two tenths of a second.

Stella explained the deficit equates to a speed difference of one to two kph in power-limited sections. While the root cause remains under investigation across chassis drag and power unit parameters, McLaren aims to implement potential fixes for the upcoming race in Singapore.

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