Norris states that there is 'no time to relax' for McLaren as 'bizarre' team scrutiny continues

In just a year, McLaren's shift from underdogs to pacesetters has been nothing short of remarkable. An awful lot has changed at the team since McLaren and Norris' victory at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. They won the constructors title last year and are already on top by a considerable margin in 2025.

With that, however, comes changes inside and outside of the team. Perceptions are different now that they are at the top, but Norris is certain that it's a 'natural evolution' at McLaren.

"I think for the majority it’s been a natural evolution. The team has still improved a lot, even since last year, in terms of how we work – the car has improved, the obvious things have improved – but the way the team performs has improved quite a good amount and that has to continue. That’s the main thing – when you get to the top, there’s no time to relax. And that’s all because of the scrutiny of other people talking and claiming things and coming up with bizarre stuff at times. So it’s more about dealing with the scrutiny," The Brit stated.

Norris sits second in the driver's championship, 16 points behind teammate Oscar Piastri who has won the last three races consecutively. Despite their top position, there are always things that can be improved.