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McLaren shows strong pace despite disrupted Friday at Suzuka

McLaren endured a mixed but ultimately encouraging opening day at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri topping FP2 and Lando Norris showing competitive speed despite limited running. The team faced early setbacks — including aero‑rake testing and a hydraulic issue — yet still emerged as one of the strongest packages on Friday. In FP1, Norris’ session began slowly as he completed just one lap with aero rakes fitted to the car. Removing the equipment cost him valuable track time, but once he got going, the reigning World Champion immediately looked fast. Piastri, meanwhile, delivered a clean and competitive session, finishing P4. The challenges continued into FP2, where Norris...
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