Lando Norris Seeks Answers to 2025 F1 Car Struggles in McLaren’s Simulator

Lando Norris, the winner of the 2025 Melbourne Grand Prix opener, is determined to regain his form after a challenging start to the season with McLaren. Despite the team’s significant changes to their car compared to 2024, Norris has struggled to adapt, while his teammate Oscar Piastri has found consistency and emerged as a title contender, winning three out of the first five races.

Piastri Takes Slim Lead Over Norris in Standings

Piastri’s second consecutive win in Saudi Arabia has given him a 10-point lead over Norris in the standings. However, Norris remains unfazed by his teammate’s impressive form, expressing confidence in his ability to bounce back.

Ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, Norris dismissed concerns about Piastri’s performance, stating, “No, not worried at all. He’s doing a good job, and he deserves it.” Despite acknowledging the need for improvement, Norris is optimistic about his prospects, saying, “I believe I can be at the level soon enough, so no reason to be worried.

McLaren’s Role in Norris’ Recovery

To regain his top form, Norris believes both technical tweaks from McLaren and driving style adjustments from himself will be necessary. He has spent considerable time in the team’s simulator, focusing on ironing out his pain points and understanding the car better.

Despite acknowledging that improvements won’t happen overnight, Norris is confident that his work in the simulator will yield results. He explained, “It was a productive couple of weeks. There’s a lot more understanding of what could have affected things, and what maybe didn’t.

Norris’ Self-Reliance in Overcoming Struggles

Rather than relying solely on McLaren‘s upgrades, which are expected to arrive as the F1 season hits Europe, Norris is taking a proactive approach to finding solutions. He stated, “I certainly think [upgrades] will help, but I also don’t want to just rely on that. There are also things I’m trying to work on separately.

By focusing on his own improvements, Norris aims to ensure a more sustainable solution to his current struggles, rather than simply waiting for upgrades. With the Miami Grand Prix just around the corner, fans will be eagerly watching as Norris continues his quest to regain his form and challenge Piastri for the championship lead.