Lando Norris adamant McLaren “pretty even” with Mercedes despite dominant start to British GP | F1

Lando Norris has downplayed McLaren’s spectacular begin to the F1 British Grand Prix weekend, claiming Mercedes are “fairly even” by way of efficiency.

Norris topped each observe periods at Silverstone as he loved an incredible begin to his dwelling weekend.

McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri was inside the highest three on each events, highlighting the Woking outfit’s spectacular tempo.

McLaren have historically carried out greatest at high-speed circuits like Silverstone during the last 12 months, which means Norris shall be fancying his probabilities of a maiden dwelling win.

Reflecting on the day, Norris stated: “A great begin to the weekend. It didn’t really feel that snug this morning.

“We made tweaks and I acquired it right into a a lot nicer window, which is essential round right here, as a result of it’s on the nostril and sketchy at fairly excessive speeds. Tough, however I’m joyful. We made good progress.

“I feel we’re fairly even with Mercedes, they appear simply as fast as us. They only didn’t flip up the engine and do as a lot within the ultimate run.

“We’re in an excellent place however we now have extra to seek out.”

In typical British style, the climate has been unpredictable this weekend.

Whereas each periods had been predominantly dry, rain affected the latter levels of FP2.

Equally the System 3 qualifying session – which occurred between the 2 F1 observe periods – was hit with some moist climate.

Regardless of typically faring effectively within the rain, like in Canada, Norris hopes it stays dry.

“I all the time get pleasure from each circumstances,” he added. “At a house race you like it when it’s dry. As a result of we’re in an excellent place and I don’t need to go too removed from that.

“However, it’s Silverstone! It’s England! I’m prepared for every thing however my choice can be to remain dry.”

On the house environment, he concluded: “A great quantity. I want the climate was higher however at the least the rain held off. I find it irresistible. It’s busy and chaotic. I attempt to give again to them.”