# Lando Norris on McLaren's Speed Deficit

> Norris calls McLaren's straightline speed gap 'painful' after Bahrain GP.
- Title: Lando Norris on McLaren's Speed Deficit · Motorsport
- Summary: Norris calls McLaren's straightline speed gap 'painful' after Bahrain GP. Lando Norris says McLaren's straightline speed deficit costs him nearly two-tenths…
- Keywords: lando norris, mclaren, bahrain gp, formula 1, straightline speed, mclaren deficit, lando norris mcclaren, bahrain grand prix, sports, cars, Lando, Norris
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lando-norris-reveals-painful-mclaren-deficit-after-bahrain-gp/10861928
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-10-04T11:57:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lando norris, mclaren, bahrain gp, formula 1, straightline speed, f1, mclaren deficit, lando norris mcclaren, bahrain grand prix, sports, cars
## Lando Norris
Norris says McLaren's straightline speed deficit costs him almost two-tenths per lap.

> painful as hell
## Bahrain GP
Norris dropped from fifth to 16th on medium tyres during race.
## Safety Car Incident
Norris went off track during safety car restart, dropping from eighth to 11th.
## Norris' Reflection
Norris admitted he couldn't see how much cars stopped on racing line.

> I just couldn't see from my angle how much they literally just stopped on the racing line
## Speed Deficit Impact
Norris loses two tenths per lap over 55 laps, calling it 'painful as hell'.

> two tenths a lap over 55 laps, it's just painful as hell
## Team Response
Team working to resolve straightline speed issue for Singapore GP.
## Race Outcome
Norris finished ninth with two points after Singapore GP.
## Key takeaway

Lando Norris says McLaren's straightline speed deficit costs him nearly two-tenths per lap, making his performance challenging.