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Norris defends McLaren tyre gamble: ‘There were valid reasons’
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25/05/2026 at 00:3825/05/2026 at 00:59 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Lando Norris refused to blame McLaren’s controversial tyre gamble for the team’s disastrous Canadian Grand Prix, insisting the call to start on Intermediate tyres was grounded in logic – even if it ultimately unravelled within minutes. For one glorious lap in Montreal, the decision looked inspired. While most of the grid nervously rolled away on slick tyres under threatening skies, McLaren rolled the dice and fitted Intermediates to both of its cars. Norris immediately looked untouchable, slicing through the field with superior grip and storming into the lead as rivals...
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