Lando Norris expects McLaren to make “bigger changes” to their F1 car for the 2024 season in a bid to make it “more consistent”.
Norris had his best year with McLaren in F1 in 2023, finishing on the podium seven times.
This secured him sixth place in the drivers’ championship, but he narrowly missed out on fourth place behind Fernando Alonso.
McLaren started the year as one of the slowest teams on the grid until a mid-season upgrade turned things around.
In many cases, especially on fast routes like Japan and Qatar, they were Max Verstappen’s closest rivals.
However, Norris is hoping for further improvement for 2024.
“We’re looking at almost a bigger change than last year,” he said. “When you’re still in last place, you try to focus on one thing a little more. Just make the car a little faster.
“I think we’re in a much better position now to focus on the finer details, the details, which we haven’t been able to improve much over the last five years.”
“And there are more things that I like about drivers and I think that suits me as a driver, so try to work on those things.”
Norris wants McLaren to focus on the “little things” that can “make a big difference” if they want to close the gap on Red Bull.
“I think we are now in a better position than ever to focus on those (weaknesses) and improve them,” he added.
“That will help with qualifying, help the race pace, help with the racing. Some small things can make a big difference. So if we can work on that, then I’m confident we can have a very good car next year.
“A more consistent car is really the main thing that we want to have.”