Lando Norris proclaims McLaren is ‘coming for Red Bull’ following sensational double podium finish in Suzuka

Lando Norris was on top of his game during the Japanese GP.

Lando Norris proclaims McLaren is ‘coming for Red Bull’ following sensational double podium finish in Suzuka

Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen, and, Lando Norris (Credits: Imago)

The McLaren Formula 1 team scored a double podium finish at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix. The whole outfit is elated with its sensational result, and one of its drivers, Lando Norris, has made it clear the papaya army will come after the all-conquering Red Bull team during the remaining Grand Prix events of this year.

Oscar Piastri and Norris started their race at the Suzuka International Race Course from P2 and P3 on the grid. They did a pretty good job coming away with a double podium finish. The latter took second place from Piastri, but despite this, the MCL60 just lacked the pace to become a nuisance for the reigning F1 World Champion, Max Verstappen.

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While the McLaren duo was not able to challenge Verstappen for the win, Norris fired warning shots toward Red Bull by saying, “That is how we do it. If I am reading the TV correct it’s P3 also. It’s a double podium. Let’s keep working; we are coming for Red Bull. Thank you to everyone trackside and back at the factory love you all.“

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Looking at the comments of the prolific Brit, it is quite clear that he is on cloud nine with McLaren’s result at the free-flowing Suzuka circuit. Moreover, has not at all shied away from making his intentions clear for the rest of the 2023 F1 season. The Woking-based team is one of the most improved outfits of this year and has surprised the whole grid by their recent form.

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Lando Norris has been in stupendous form for McLaren in 2023

While Lando Norris and Co. have set their sights on going after the Christian Horner-led Red Bull F1 team, the former has been in exhilarating form. He has managed to extract the most out of the MCL60 since it’s upgrades, and quite a few of the front runners have found it extremely difficult to cope with the amazing racing ability of Norris.

Lando Norris (Credits: GPBlog)
Lando Norris (Credits: GPBlog)

Moreover, under his guidance, his rookie teammate, Oscar Piastri, has also recently started coming up with the goods and was even able to out-qualify Norris during the qualifying session of the Japanese GP. McLaren has two world-class drivers in its ranks, and they have now started reaping the benefits of it. The duo has quickly become one of the best pairings on the current F1 grid.

The Japanese GP has proved massively fruitful for the McLaren aF1 team, and considering the upward trajectory they are on at the moment, the future looks bright for them. Next up on the 2023 Formula 1 calendar is the Qatar Grand Prix, and several eyes will again be on Lando Norris and Co. during the three-day event.

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