McLaren's Miami Surge: Upgrades push champions back to the front
McLaren secured a massive 48-point haul in Miami, outscoring every other team on the grid including race winners Mercedes.
Lando Norris finished runner-up in Sunday’s Grand Prix after leading a dominant one-two finish with Oscar Piastri in Saturday’s sprint race. The team’s performance marks a major turnaround, with their Miami points total exceeding the combined score from the first three rounds of the season. McLaren is now just 16 points behind Ferrari for second place in the constructors' standings following their most competitive weekend of the year.
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Lando Norris admitted he was "gutted" to miss the win at the track where he took his first victory in 2024, despite being proud of the team's progress. Team Principal Andrea Stella expressed extreme satisfaction, noting that the car upgrades paid off immediately and provided a significant step forward.
Oscar Piastri highlighted the team's "pure pace," noting that McLaren has clearly closed the performance gap to rivals Mercedes. More upgrades are expected for the Canadian Grand Prix, as the team looks to maintain their momentum and challenge for their first win of the season.
