McLaren Trainer Reveals How Norris and Ricciardo Handle the Pressure of a Triple Header

A Formula One Grand Prix weekend is extremely hectic, but when there is a triple-header it becomes more difficult for drivers and teams. However, in order to tackle the obstacles of a triple-header, McLaren have Jon Malvern and Michael Italiano to help Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo respectively.

The triple-headers see them go Mexico, Brazil, and Qatar in just a matter of days. They help Norris and Ricciardo recover from the stress of a weekend and sure they give it their best when they battle it out on track.

Formula One F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. – October 23, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Mike Blake

McLaren’s trainers help Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris perform their best

It is understandable that travel to different time zones in a short span can affect a driver. Hence, in order to get to give their best on track during a Grand Prix weekend, they seek help from their trainers to do so.

Golf or sauna? How would you choose to re-energise in the middle of a triple-header?

With the help of their trainers, here’s how @LandoNorris and @DanielRicciardo do it. pic.twitter.com/BIgc7xX7La

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 17, 2021

Malvern talks about how jet lag can affect a driver and how important it is to give Lando some free time during a Grand Prix weekend. While Italiano mentions the importance of nutrition and giving Daniel enough time to recover after Sunday’s race.

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How did Ricciardo and Norris perform at Interlagos?

At the recent Brazilian Grand Prix, the Woking-based outfit had a disappointing weekend in Brazil, as both Ricciardo and Norris failed to grab maximum points from Interlagos.

Norris finished the race by coming tenth and grabbing a single point for the Pappya team. While his Australian teammate failed to complete the Brazilian Grand Prix as he suffered a DNF.

Formula One F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 14, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris at the start of the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

With the next race just a few days away in the form of the Qatar Grand Prix, McLaren hopes to bounce back and seize maximum points from the Losail International Circuit to help them in their fight for third place in the constructor’s championship against Ferrari.

What are your predictions for the Seidl-led team as they head off to Qatar for round twenty of this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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