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Norris confident in McLaren’s simulator correlation after Bahrain test

Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris says McLaren can take encouragement from the strong correlation between its simulator and the real‑world behaviour of his McLaren, following three days of pre‑season testing in Bahrain. While the team continues to chase Mercedes’s early advantage, Lando Norris believes McLaren has made meaningful progress and now has a clearer understanding of where performance gains can be found. Asked whether his 2026 F1 car’s development matched what McLaren had seen in virtual preparation, Norris confirmed that the team’s expectations were largely met. “I think so,” he said, noting that the car’s evolution across the test aligned with...
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