McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has expressed confidence in Lando Norris's potential to win the Formula 1 World Championship, despite the driver feeling he hasn't performed at that level this season. As the season progresses, Norris admits to making mistakes but remains a strong contender, currently sitting second in the standings, 78 points behind Max Verstappen. Stella asserts that some of Norris's challenges stem from team issues rather than solely his performance, suggesting that had the team executed better, Norris would have accumulated more points. He emphasizes that Norris's self-critical nature is typical of champions and encourages him to focus on his capabilities, stating he performs at a world-class level. McLaren is currently positioned second in the constructors' standings, trailing Red Bull by 42 points, as they look to improve in the latter half of the season.