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Lando Norris said that he and McLaren won’t take Max Verstappen “out of the equation” of the F1 title race, despite out-qualifying him at the Austrian GP.
Lando Norris made it clear that McLaren won’t underestimate Max Verstappen’s presence in the Formula 1 title race, despite out-qualifying him at the Austrian Grand Prix. Norris secured pole position with a stellar lap, marking it as one of his best of the season. Oscar Piastri secured third on the grid, trailing Charles Leclerc, after a yellow flag disrupted his final run. Verstappen’s seventh-place qualification raised questions about his championship position, although he remains within striking distance of Norris and Piastri. Both Norris and Piastri emphasized the need to remain cautious about discounting Verstappen’s title challenge prematurely. McLaren and Piastri acknowledged Verstappen’s potential threat on the grid, urging for patience and vigilance in assessing the championship race dynamics.
