McLaren faces alarm bells in Baku as Norris lags four tenths behind midfield rivals
Norris bemoans McLaren's struggles in Baku
McLaren's Lando Norris has raised concerns about the team's performance after the opening practice session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the Briton languishing four tenths behind midfield rivals Alpine and AlphaTauri.
Norris finished the session down in 11th place, behind teammate Daniel Ricciardo in 10th, with both drivers struggling for pace on the high-speed street circuit.
Speaking to the media after the session, Norris admitted that McLaren was "a bit behind" its rivals at this early stage of the weekend.
McLaren's struggles continue in Baku
McLaren has endured a difficult start to the 2023 season, with the team yet to score a point in the first three races.
The team has been struggling with a lack of pace, and Norris has been particularly vocal in his criticism of the car.
McLaren's struggles continued in Baku, with Norris finishing the opening practice session down in 11th place.
Norris: McLaren "a bit behind" its rivals
Speaking to the media after the session, Norris admitted that McLaren was "a bit behind" its rivals at this early stage of the weekend.
Norris said: "We're a bit behind at the moment, but we'll see what we can do. I think we can make some improvements for qualifying, but it's not going to be easy."
McLaren will be hoping to improve its performance in the remaining practice sessions and qualifying in order to secure a more competitive grid position for the race.
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