While Mercedes and Red Bull comfortably finished first and second in this year’s standings, McLaren and Ferrari both made considerable steps forward to cut the gap to the front of the field.
McLaren scored a 1-2 finish at Monza, while Ferrari picked up five podiums and two poles across the year as the fight for third in the constructors’ went to the final race of the season.
A strong end to the year ultimately gave Ferrari P3 by 47.5 points in the final standings, but both teams felt the fight had helped sharpen them for potential future battle further up the grid.
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“I would say it has helped quite a bit,” said McLaren driver Norris when asked by Autosport about the benefits of the battle against Ferrari.
“Just being with that mentality, them keeping us on our toes, keeping us pushing, trying to find these smallest bits of lap time.
“It is easy at times to get complacent and take your mind off…
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