Lando Norris bluntly declared McLaren's current performance is "below the expectation" as he admitted to being flattered by rumours linking him with a move to a top team.
The Brit has impressed throughout his Formula 1 career to date. A first race victory in the series continues to elude him, but Norris has consistently shown he is one of the top talents on the grid – helped by the progress made by McLaren in terms of competitiveness.
But, for all their hard work, the team has taken a step back. McLaren looked best place to upset the balance of power on the grid and challenge the 'big three', but it is Aston Martin who have achieved that while the Woking-based outfit are struggling.
