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Norris 'miles off' in Baku practice, McLaren struggles

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Lando Norris said McLaren was "miles off" the pace in Thursday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, calling the deficit "a knife in the heart." Oscar Piastri also faced scrutiny after a difficult 2026 season, with analysis suggesting a reset.

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How the sources differ

Formula1.com and Crash.net lead on Norris's frustration, while Motorsport.com adds Jolyon Palmer's critique of Piastri. PlanetF1 focuses on Piastri's experiments. Autosport covers Norris's Hypercar test, unrelated to the practice pace. The social post discusses Norris's mindset as champion.

Recommended first read: Crash.net's article is concise, includes an image, and directly covers the core story of Norris's practice deficit without paywall, making it the most accessible and informative.

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Jolyon Palmer suggests Oscar Piastri needs F1 reset in blunt Lando Norris comparison

Motorsport.com ·