30
Jul
2023
Norris concedes McLaren downforce level too high at Spa ahead of F1 grand prix
Like the rest of the teams, the Woking outfit only had Friday’s FP1 session during which to experiment before the set-up of the cars was locked in as parc ferme took effect for qualifying.
With an eye on the predicted wet conditions, McLaren went for a higher level of downforce than its rivals with both cars, a move that paid off in the sprint event when Oscar Piastri briefly led and finished second, with Norris sixth.
Nevertheless, the…
