McLaren Takes Blame For Not Giving Norris Car Capable Of Competing For Victory

Lando Norris has not been able to achieve his Grand Prix victory yet, and McLaren's team principal asserted it is the team that hasn't provided the driver with the right conditions to do so.

In 2023, Norris equaled a record that no driver in F1 would want to achieve. The 24-year-old has the most podiums without a single Grand Prix victory (13).

The Brith came to his first win super close on many occasions, but it always just slipped through his fingers. It seems the pressure keeps mounting on the Brit lately, with his new teammate Oscar Piastri winning a Sprint race already in his first season in F1.

Some say the pressure has had a positive influence on the Brit, and some disagree. Asked whether he believed Norris would be more relaxed once he secured his maiden victory, Stella said as per motorsport.com:

McLaren hasn't been one of the top two teams for quite a long time. Going into the 2024 season, that might change. However, Stella suggests his team didn't provide the number four driver with the right conditions to compete for the victory until now.

McLaren unveiled its new livery a few days ago, and the team announced that its 2024 challenger, which we will see during the first weekend in Bahrain, is already finished.

The team principal believes Norris is ready to take the opportunity for his first Grand Prix win, but he needs a competitive car. He added: