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Pole for the Monaco GP might look transformational for Lando Norris – and there’s no doubting what it meant to him. But he knows his pace was never in doubt
British driver Lando Norris explained his recent Formula 1 success by stating that he had not gotten faster, just better and smarter. He managed to secure a vital pole position in Monaco, ending a streak of qualifying errors. Norris had been critical of his own performance and struggles, which were exacerbated by difficulty getting comfortable with his car at the limit. Despite expecting modifications to the MCL39 to be weeks or months away, he turned things around spectacularly in Monaco, leading to a shift in mindset. The achievement meant a lot to Norris and his team after months of qualifying challenges, and he emphasized the importance of the moment. McLaren team boss Andrea Stella praised Norris for his consistent and fast performance throughout qualifying, attributing the success to the driver’s hard work and improved driving input. Stella highlighted the collaboration between Norris and the team in identifying and addressing the issues that had been holding them back.
