Norris vows to fight for wins after ‘not happy’ P4 finish in Singapore

Lando Norris left the Marina Bay Street Circuit visibly unsatisfied after finishing fourth at the Singapore Grand Prix, telling the media that he was "not happy with a P4" and that his McLaren team must "fight for wins" going forward. The British driver, who started the race from third on the grid, managed a solid drive in the night‑time heat but was out‑paced in the closing stages by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, both of whom finished ahead of him.

The result keeps Norris in fifth place in the drivers’ standings with 84 points, trailing championship leader Max Verstappen (124 points) and Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez (108 points). McLaren, meanwhile, sits third in the constructors’ table, 45 points behind Mercedes and 62 points adrift of Red Bull. Norris highlighted that while a podium would have been ideal, the team’s performance in Singapore – especially the strong tyre management and a flawless pit stop – shows they have the tools to challenge the front‑runners.

In the post‑race press conference, Norris said, "We want to fight for wins, not just settle for a P4. The car felt good, the strategy was spot on, but we need that extra edge in the final laps." He added that the team will analyse data from the night race to improve straight‑line speed and overtaking capability, areas where Red Bull and Ferrari continue to dominate. McLaren’s technical director, James Key, echoed the sentiment, noting that the Singapore weekend demonstrated progress but also highlighted the need for a stronger power unit response on the long back straight.

For Indian fans: The Singapore Grand Prix aired live on FanCode at 9:00 pm IST on Sunday, with a replay available on the same platform later in the night. Norris’s comments will be a talking point ahead of the next race in Japan, where the team hopes to convert the momentum from Singapore into a podium finish. Keep an eye on the upcoming qualifying session at Suzuka, scheduled for 11:30 pm IST on Friday, as the championship battle tightens.

Source: Formula1.com