McLaren does not have “any magic” upgrades remaining for its 2023 Formula 1 car that will help it get even closer to Red Bull, according to team boss Andrea Stella.
Lando Norris jumped polesitter Charles Leclerc into Turn 1 of the United States Grand Prix last weekend before race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton demoted the Briton down to third - although the lead Mercedes was then disqualified for running with an excessively worn rear plank.
' Photo by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing,rea Stella, Team Principal, McLaren, Lando Norris, McLaren, 3rd position, Oscar Piastri, McLaren, the McLaren team celebrate after the race While the 2023 season-opening Bahrain GP did not fully reflect McLaren's pace at the start of the season, neither Norris nor team-mate Oscar Piastri made Q3 before finishing 17th and last in the race.