Lando Norris does not anticipate his winless streak coming to an end in the near future. McLaren, who was a strong contender alongside Red Bull for race victories in the latter part of the 2023 season, had a successful development plan that propelled them from the back of the grid to the front.
After their impressive progress last year, there were high expectations for McLaren in the 2024 season. However, at present, the team seems to be lagging behind in terms of performance compared to the dominant Red Bulls and Ferraris. When asked about the possibility of his resurgent team winning races this season, Norris responded, “Not any time soon – that’s for sure! I believe we can win with the right circumstances – if we improve the car as needed.”
Norris humorously acknowledged that McLaren still has a long way to go before contending for race wins, considering the current state of their car. However, he concluded by stating that if they develop their car effectively, they will certainly have a fair chance of winning a race this season.
After McLaren’s resurgence in the middle of last season, it was expected that the Papaya team would secure race victories this year. However, the team has experienced a slight regression in terms of pure performance and seems to lack the additional advantage required to win races. Norris discussed the development strategy that his team needs to follow in order to consistently compete for race wins and podium finishes.
The team based in Surrey is planning to introduce their initial upgrades to the MCL38 during the Miami Grand Prix, followed by a significant upgrade package at Imola. If they can replicate their development progress from last year, it will certainly be intriguing to see how they compare to Red Bull and Ferrari.