Samson Ero is a Formula 1 editor at GPblog with seven years’ experience in sports media. He covers key paddock developments, offering analysis on drivers, teams, and performance trends, with work featured on leading platforms.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has provided an update on Lando Norris’ participation in the final practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The reigning world champion encountered a problem with the Energy Recovery System (ERS) on his car just minutes before FP3 was set to begin. The Woking-based outfit had initially cast doubt over Norris’ ability to take part in the session. However, Brown has now offered clarification on the situation.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the 54-year-old explained that there is still a chance the British driver could hit the track, as the team works to resolve what has been diagnosed as a battery issue.
"There is a chance. He is definitely going to lose a lot of the session. It is a battery issue. Mercedes HPP are changing it now. It's a battery issue. I haven't been debriefed if it's the same issue (to China), but it certainly is a battery issue."
Norris’ battery troubles come after he suffered a similar problem ahead of the race at the previous Chinese Grand Prix, highlighting the ongoing challenges he has faced this season.
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