Formula 1 | McLaren, Norris: “The Shanghai track doesn't seem suitable for our car”

Il Japanese Grand Prix brought a little back to earth McLaren. La MCL38, However, a well-built car and firmly in third place in the constructors' championship up to this point, it should have challenged Ferrari for the podium behind Red Bull, but it didn't actually go that way with the SF-24 able to do better with both one and two stops, and from this point of view the Woking team sinned, especially in the strategy with Norris. Now it's time to go in China, track that could create some more headaches for the papaya-colored car, but the format of the Sprint Race will give more chances to move the general classification.

“It's been a while since we last raced in Shanghai – Norris said. Our last race was slightly challenging, but we still managed to bring home some important points. We took some time to review what we learned, and then reset everything for this weekend. It will be interesting to understand what we will be able to do in the first appointment with the Sprint Race: the different sessions make it more intriguing for everyone. The circuit may not suit us, but we are ready to do our best once again."

“I'm happy to race the Chinese Grand Prix for the first time – said Piastri. The Shanghai circuit is completely new for me: it is the first Sprint weekend of the season, it will be very important to take advantage of the first free practice session to familiarize myself with the track: I got to know it through the simulator, but obviously everything is different when you are really on the track. We hope to collect a few more points for the team and have a positive weekend."