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What’s behind Lando Norris’ top-speed problem in Baku – and why McLaren itself is down on Mercedes

Lando Norris faced a mechanical hurdle limiting his maximum velocity during the qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ultimately securing the fifth position on the grid. While he has consistently outperformed his garage colleague Oscar Piastri throughout the campaign, Norris lagged behind by three tenths during the final pole shootout, marking his largest deficit of the year alongside a costly braking error.

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