Despite claiming the first four race victories of his career in 2024, he finished 63 points behind Max Verstappen in the Dutchman's fourth successive triumph.
Norris is aiming to go one better having lost his previous title battle against Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who clinched his fourth consecutive crown with three races remaining.
Lando Norris has pledged to 'get my elbows out' in search of the world championship, admitting he drove like 'an idiot' at times last year.
Team principal Andrea Stella declared himself happy with the new car, which he called ‘innovative’ – an ominous warning to McLaren’s rivals since the Surrey team possessed the fastest machinery for most of 2024.
The British star was speaking after taking his new McLaren on its first laps at Silverstone yesterday, a month before the season starts in Melbourne.
