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Lando Norris reveals painful McLaren deficit after Bahrain GP

McLaren's straightline speed deficit is costing Lando Norris nearly 0.2 seconds per lap, a gap he labeled 'painful as hell' following the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Lando Norris has pinpointed McLaren's straightline speed deficit as the primary issue, costing him almost two-tenths of a second per lap and labeling the situation 'painful as hell' after the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Starting from fifth on the grid, the British driver struggled with tire strategy and pace, ultimately dropping to 16th place as it became clear that intermediate tires were the only viable option. forestarrow.help