P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris was not happy after qualifying in Qatar, as he moved to clarify an issue involving George Russell.
After qualifying in Qatar, Lando Norris and George Russell had a tense exchange of words during post-session interviews, with Norris criticizing a media outlet for spreading false information about his performance. Despite starting in second place, Norris failed to improve his final lap due to an early mistake. This allowed his teammate Oscar Piastri to claim pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix. During post-race interviews in the TV media pen, Norris and Russell addressed the situation, with Russell mentioning a misunderstanding about a Turn 1 incident. The atmosphere lightened as they clarified the situation and joked about the mix-up, pointing out the media’s role in spreading rumors. Norris will begin the Qatar Grand Prix in second place on the grid, while Russell will start from fourth.
