P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was staggeringly denied pole position by Lando Norris.
Max Verstappen graciously accepted being beaten to pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix, acknowledging Lando Norris’ impressive performance, but reminded him that the race on Sunday is still wide open. Verstappen had appeared to have pole position within reach, leading in Q2 and even on his final lap in Q3, but Norris managed to snatch it by a mere 0.020s with a stunning final sector. Despite missing out on pole, Verstappen was satisfied with his own qualifying performance, especially after benefiting from a helpful tow from Sergio Perez at one point. The close competition in qualifying reflects the fierce battle among teams in Formula 1, making for an exciting race day ahead where everything is still up for grabs.
