McLaren's Barcelona GP woes: Norris podiums, Piastri falls behind

Lando Norris finished third at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona after a late‑race retirement promoted him onto the podium. He said McLaren is being outgunned by Ferrari and Mercedes and that the team still has significant work to do to challenge the top two. Oscar Piastri, meanwhile, struggled to match Norris’s pace, admitting he cannot explain the performance gap and that the car is being pushed to uncomfortable limits. Former champion Nico Rosberg and former champion Jacques Villeneuve commented on Piastri’s declining form and market value, noting the difficulty of adapting to the new regulations.

Both drivers highlighted the need for further development if McLaren hopes to convert incremental gains into race wins.