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Norris Frustrated by Power Unit at Japanese GP

Lando Norris finished fifth at the Japanese Grand Prix but expressed frustration over the 'yo-yo' effect of the power unit, feeling powerless to control battery deployment during overtakes.

Lando Norris expressed frustration with the power unit's deployment during the Japanese Grand Prix, describing the overtaking experience as a 'yo-yo' effect. He claimed drivers lack control when using overtake mode, leading to battery drain at critical moments.

Despite finishing fifth and seeing it as progress for McLaren, Norris stated he felt 'at the mercy' of the car's electronics. Max Verstappen also indicated the Suzuka layout exposed the difficulties of timed overtaking.