Lando Norris Denied Madrid Win by Difficult Layout Says McLaren

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says severe overtaking difficulties at Madrid's new Madring street circuit prevented Lando Norris from contending for victory. Norris had established an early lead from pole position, but lost crucial track position due to the timing of a Virtual Safety Car period and a slow pit stop, eventually finishing third behind Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen. Stella noted that the circuit's current configuration made passing impossible once track position was lost, suggesting modifications are required for future events. Source: Motorsport F1