P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris had to settle for third in qualifying for the British Grand Prix
Lando Norris was “pretty shocked” by the first qualifying session at the British Grand Prix but managed to secure third place on the grid at Silverstone. The fine margins on display were evident as the 19 drivers were separated by just seven-tenths in Q1 after a crash for Alpine’s Colapinto. The top-10 shoot-out was thrilling, with Norris finishing two-tenths behind Verstappen in third. Despite not being on pole, Norris was content with third place, acknowledging Verstappen’s solid performance. Norris emphasized the importance of tiny details in determining performance and noted the challenging wind and rain conditions during qualifying. He anticipated a competitive race ahead with Piastri and Verstappen, along with the strong presence of drivers like Hamilton and Leclerc.
