Norris is the more experienced driver in the McLaren line-up in 2023, as Piastri begins his rookie season – having previously partnered Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo – This is a new experience for the Briton since joining F1 in 2019.

Although McLaren’s start to the season has fallen short of its expected performance targets due to its MCL60 car dragging too much, especially with drivers off the accelerator and on the brakes, the team has struggled to address its current situation. A series of updates for weaknesses.

Asked about the drive to work with a rookie team-mate and what it’s like to be a veteran in the pairing on Motorsport.com, Norris revealed he believes McLaren has used his knowledge more as part of the process than in previous years. Miami Grand Prix.

“It’s a good vibe,” Norris replied. “What’s it like? Honestly, like a real answer, it’s not that different.

“I don’t think the way I worked last year, and the way I worked with Daniel, is not too different. (It’s) not like too many things are going to change.

Lando Norris, McLaren MCL60, Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL60

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“Maybe they’re relying on me more to see where we’ve been in previous years, to see how it’s developed from last year to this year and so on.

“But other than that, you all gave your feelings and stories about what happened to the car, what you wanted out of the car – it fit very well.

“I wouldn’t say we have the same driving style, but our comments and complaints are usually always the same. So, I think that’s a good thing.

“He’s a lovely guy, down to earth, regular guy, hard working and all that. So, it’s good, it’s fun.

“Different, I guess to Daniel. I feel a little bit Australian, but still fun.”

Norris also said Piastri was “very fast at the same time” and “probably pushed me a bit more than I have in the past few years” – alluding to what Ricciardo did to succeed at McLaren. The effort, aside from his one-off 2021 Italian Grand Prix victory.