Lando Norris of McLaren (AP Photo)
Red Bull have been dominant in 2023, profitable 21 of the 22 Grands Prix, with three-time world champion Verstappen taking the chequered flag 19 occasions.
Lando Norris believes he can take McLaren to a Formula One world championship after declaring that Max Verstappen and Red Bull are “beatable” in 2024.
McLaren emerged because the shock closest contender to Red Bull final 12 months following a powerful mid-season turnaround with Norris scoring seven podiums.
The 24-12 months-previous had been linked with a transfer to Red Bull or Mercedes, following Lewis Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari for the 2025 season.
But Norris dedicated his future to McLaren by signing a brand new contract final month that’s set to maintain him on the British crew for no less than one other three seasons.
Red Bull have been dominant in 2023, profitable 21 of the 22 Grands Prix, with three-time world champion Verstappen taking the chequered flag 19 occasions.
Speaking at McLaren’s 2024 automobile launch on Wednesday, Norris stated: “If you were to ask, ‘are Red Bull beatable?’ I am going to have to say ‘yes’.
“We have to believe that because we were very close at times last year and at certain times we did beat them.
“Can we beat them over a season? That is going to be a challenge and very difficult to do because of how well they performed, but I am optimistic.”
Norris might be joined by Oscar Piastri, who impressed in his debut marketing campaign final season, within the MCL38.
Despite Norris’s optimism, McLaren chief govt Zak Brown stated he was remaining “realistic” over what they’ll obtain this season.
F1’s sole pre-season check will get beneath manner in Bahrain on February 21, forward of the opening race, additionally within the Gulf kingdom, on March 2.
“The fantastic thing about this sport is how competitive it is, and therefore we must remain realistic,” stated Brown.
“The true test of whether we’ve made steps in the right direction will be qualifying in Bahrain.
“We’re all excited to go racing again, but we know there’s a long season ahead of us and a lot of work still to do to ensure we build on the progress we made throughout 2023.”
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