Big Difference” Spells Trouble for Lando Norris Amid F1...read more

“Big Difference” Spells Trouble for Lando Norris Amid F1 Title Hopes

Lando Norris’s push for the Formula 1 world title has hit a potential stumbling block, as analysts point to a “big difference” that could undermine the McLaren driver’s championship aspirations.

Despite an impressive run of form in recent races—including a sensational win in Miami and multiple podium finishes—concerns are growing around the consistent race pace and overall performance gap between McLaren and Red Bull, particularly in high-speed circuits and tire degradation management.

Experts have highlighted that while Norris is shining in qualifying and delivering near-flawless performances on Sundays, McLaren’s current package struggles in certain track conditions compared to Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. This “big difference” in race pace and car adaptability, especially over long stints, could ultimately hurt Norris in the tight mid-season calendar.

“Lando’s doing everything right, but the car isn’t always matching up to Red Bull’s efficiency,” former F1 champion Damon Hill said during a recent broadcast. “That’s the big difference right now. If McLaren can’t close that gap in the next few races, it could cost him dearly.”

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged the challenge, saying the team is “working relentlessly” to bring performance upgrades in time for the upcoming triple-header. But with Red Bull continuing to fine-tune their dominant RB20, time may not be on McLaren’s side.

With the championship still wide open, fans hope Norris and McLaren can turn things around quickly—before the “big difference” turns into a major disappointment.