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Norris Warns Ferrari Could 'Embarrass Everyone' With Stronger Engine
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Norris Warns Ferrari Could 'Embarrass Everyone' With Stronger Engine

Lando Norris warns Ferrari is already the benchmark in cornering and will "embarrass everyone" if it fixes its engine deficit, following Lewis Hamilton's dominant Spanish Grand Prix victory.

Lando Norris has warned that Ferrari could "embarrass everyone" if it fixes its engine deficit, after Lewis Hamilton claimed a dominant Spanish Grand Prix win for the Scuderia. The McLaren driver says Ferrari's chassis is already the benchmark through corners, leaving rivals vulnerable if the power unit improves.

Why it matters:

Hamilton's 106th career victory signals a genuine title challenge in his first season at Ferrari. Norris's admission that McLaren is "not even close" to Ferrari's cornering performance underscores how quickly the Italian team could pull away from the pack if it closes the engine gap.

The details:

  • Hamilton led an all-British podium at Barcelona ahead of George Russell and Norris, who inherited third after Kimi Antonelli's retirement.
  • McLaren struggled for pace all weekend compared to Ferrari and Mercedes, with Norris conceding the team is "a long, long way" from where it needs to be.
  • Ferrari reportedly trails benchmark engine supplier RBPT by roughly 4% on the ADUO tables, but unlike Red Bull, the Scuderia can continue developing its power unit through next season.
  • Toto Wolff praised Hamilton's return to form and warned rivals: "If he smells blood, he goes." Wolff also believes an eighth title is realistic despite a 41-point deficit.

What's next:

With Ferrari cleared to keep developing its engine and Hamilton building momentum, the championship battle could shift rapidly. Rivals must find answers quickly before Ferrari converts its cornering advantage into an insurmountable lead.

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