McLaren F1 star Lando Norris FIA inspection revealed ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Lando Norris FIA inspection revealed ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Lando Norris is hoping to claim a win this weekend

Originally written by Sam Cook. This version is a translation.

Friday 19 September 2025 03:00

Lando Norris' McLaren car was subjected to physical inspections following the Italian Grand Prix, an official FIA statement has revealed.

Norris finished second at Monza, with Oscar Piastri in third, meaning the Brit was able to close the gap to his McLaren team-mate to 31 points in the championship standings with eight race weekends remaining in the season.

McLaren did have to implement team orders between their drivers once again, however, with Piastri managing to undercut Norris after a botched pit stop for the British driver.

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Heading into the Azerbaijan GP, there is intrigue about how McLaren will act with their drivers in the remainder of the drivers' championship battle, especially as they may be able to wrap up the constructors' championship in Baku.

Now, an FIA statement released ahead of the Azerbaijan GP weekend has revealed that Norris' MCL39 was subjected to rigorous physical inspections following the race in Monza.

The statement signed by the FIA's technical delegate Jo Bauer revealed that all inspected components on Norris' car were found to be in conformity with the 2025 F1 technical regulations.

Norris seeking Baku redemption

British star Norris heads to Baku needing a victory to start closing the gap to Piastri in the standings, with just eight races remaining in the season.

Sound familiar? Well, Norris headed into the 2024 Azerbaijan GP 62 points behind Max Verstappen in the drivers' championship, but a horror qualifying meant that he ended up starting down in 17th.

A brilliant performance in the race enabled Norris to finish fourth, ahead of Verstappen, but he needed more than that to start narrowing the wide gap in the standings.

He now heads to Baku involved in another championship battle, and he will hope to banish those memories and instead showcase why he has what it takes to be the 2025 drivers' champion.

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