P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Norris’ F1 China sprint pole lap down to "all or nothing" approach
Lando Norris had his penultimate timed lap deleted for exceeding track limits at Turn 16, but his follow-up lap of 1m57.940s proved unbeatable in the wet final part of sprint qualifying. Multiple mistakes were made by drivers due to the slippery conditions. Despite initial disqualification for track limits, Norris successfully proved he lost time on the preceding lap and had the lap reinstated. He had to push through treacherous conditions to maintain tyre temperature on the newly resurfaced Shanghai circuit. Norris felt nervous but pleased with his performance in the wet, considering McLaren’s good pace throughout the weekend. He acknowledged the need to take risks to build tyre temperature and secure pole position. Norris expressed uncertainty about the upcoming sprint race due to limited practice but felt McLaren had a strong setup for variable weather conditions. He believed their chances were good if rain persisted but anticipated a more competitive field on race day. Overall, Norris was delighted with McLaren’s performance, his own driving, and the team’s efforts paying off.
