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Lando Norris had to settle for second place at the Spanish Grand Prix behind Max Verstappen, who took his seventh win of the season.
Lando Norris confessed that his chances of claiming a second career victory were dashed on the first lap of the Spanish Grand Prix, as he slipped from pole position to third place after being passed by Max Verstappen and George Russell. Despite this setback, Norris managed to fight back and finish second, trailing Verstappen by just two seconds at the checkered flag. Reflecting on the race, Norris admitted that a smoother start could have potentially led to a win. The British driver expressed disappointment over missing out on victory but acknowledged the positives, including a strong car and valuable points for the team. The result, his sixth podium of the season, elevated Norris to second place in the drivers’ championship for the first time in his career. Looking ahead to upcoming races at Austria and Silverstone, Norris is optimistic about his prospects and aims to improve on his performance to secure a top step finish before the conclusion of the triple-header.
