McLaren has a rich history in Formula 1, and their performance has seen ups and downs over the years. The journey of seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton started with the team. But when will the next victory for the team come up? In fact, last win was with Daniel Ricciardo back in 2021 at the Italian Grand Prix.
McLaren driver Lando Norris who has been phenomenal in the 2024 season for the team has something to add for the team. He strongly believes the team can win a race in 2024 only if they solve some issues.
Lando Norris thinks Mclaren can win Races this year if they sort out some issues, resonating the comments of Team Principal Andrea Stella
“But we know the issues, we know what we have to improve and if we can improve them, I think Andrea is right – we can win races this year and… pic.twitter.com/4CWQQGXiZ2
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In a recent Tweet of ‘Desi Racing XCo.’ Lando said, “But we know the issues, we know what we have to improve and if we can improve them, I think Andrea is right – we can win races this year and we can be competitive with these other two teams ahead of us.”
McLaren’s Challenges
McLaren faced a significant decline after their last title challenge in 2012. Operational errors, reliability issues, and organizational weaknesses contributed to this decline.
The team committed to deep “cultural changes.” Technical director James Key emphasized openness and removing blame cultures. The team aimed to foster mature and open discussions to tackle issues effectively. This cultural shift allowed people to freely address problems, leading to improvements in communication and problem-solving.
McLaren’s 2022 car had two key weaknesses affecting its performance. Technical director James Key acknowledged these issues and emphasized the need for improvements.
Team Principal Andrea Stella believes McLaren can think about winning races in 2024. If they continue delivering developments like those seen in Japan, they could challenge Ferrari. Despite the challenges, McLaren’s upward trajectory suggests that their wait for a competitive car may finally be nearing its end.
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