McLaren feel confident for Monaco says Norris: 'We're on the right track'

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Norris shares his predictions for McLaren in Monaco
21 May at 13:30
Last update 21 May at 13:32
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  • Sophia Crothall
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McLaren certainly look to be a contender for the constructors championship following a string of podiums this season, including a win in Miami by Lando Norris. With them edging closer to Red Bull and Ferrari, Norris believes they're on the right track, and shares his predictions for Monaco. 

Following a close battle between Norris and Max Verstappen in Imola, the British driver remains confident with the team, and the car's upgrades. Following their success on Sunday, finishing second and fourth, Norris explained what this means for Monaco: "Nothing. It's such a different circuit, so not a lot, really. I mean, for the team, it's very good. It gives them a good amount of confidence."

"We're on the right track. We're fighting against Ferraris and Red Bulls, and, like, that's the expectation now is this is where we are and this is what we have to do."

'It's such a different track'

Nevertheless, the team must adapt their set up to suit the street circuit of Monaco, as Norris points out: "I think we want to do the same again, but it's such a different track." In addition, McLaren must also ensure they work on the set up of the car to ensure it is best suited to the track. "We have a couple of changes for Monaco, like I'm sure everyone does," he said.

"I think when we kind of can just set the car up for slow speed, we're better. But when you have to set it up for high speed, medium speed, and slow speed, that's when we make the most of our strengths, which are high and medium, and we take the hit in slow speed."

"But my worst corner on track today [at Imola] was turn 14-15, the slowest part of the circuit, that's why I was losing most of my time. So we still have that as a weakness, and we know that, we're working on it, and doesn't make me too concerned for Monaco because it's a track where you want a good car, but you also just need to commit to everything," Norris concluded.