However, with cars going into parc fermé conditions after qualifying on Friday, major setup changes are not allowed without incurring substantial grid penalties or starting from the pit lane on Sunday. Norris acknowledged that he will have to make the best of what he has, even if it means sacrificing some top speed compared to his rivals.
When asked if McLaren’s encouraging performance at Spa indicates continued improvement for the team, Norris mentioned that they have struggled a bit more with pace compared to the leaders this time. He attributed this to their choice of a higher downforce setup, which is likely costing them close to six to eight tenths of a second on straights alone.
