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Lando Norris couldn’t resist slipping in a cheeky remark after coming face-to-face with Jolyon Palmer after Zandvoort qualifying
Lando Norris playfully jabbed at Jolyon Palmer after qualifying second for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Palmer suggested that Oscar Piastri would have a big lead in the standings if Norris hadn’t been lucky in the first half of the season. Norris responded by emphasizing his hard work and improvement as a driver over the years. During post-qualifying interviews on Saturday, Norris joked about the “luck” he’s had this year, taking a dig at Palmer’s earlier remarks. Despite missing out on pole position by just 0.012s to his McLaren teammate Piastri, Norris remained positive, acknowledging the closeness of the competition. Looking ahead to the race, Norris reflected on the importance of avoiding a repeat of the poor start he experienced last year and staying prepared for changing weather conditions.
