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Lando Norris took pole position for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by two-tenths of a second but the McLaren driver still called qualifying a “struggle” for the team.
Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Sunday race after a challenging qualifying session where Max Verstappen initially set the pole time. Despite a less than perfect lap, Norris managed to secure pole position by a two-tenths margin. McLaren holds a 21-point lead over Ferrari in the Constructors’ standings, positioning themselves well for the season-ending race. Despite the strong qualifying performance, Norris and McLaren remain cautious and focused on the upcoming race challenges. Both Norris and teammate Daniel Ricciardo are prepared for a tough battle in the race, as anything can happen in Formula 1. McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown may be nervous with his team’s front-row lockout, but the focus remains on maintaining performance and not getting ahead of themselves.
