McLaren racer Lando Norris acknowledged his errors in qualifying for the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, admitting his performances this season have not been strong enough. Despite qualifying fourth, Norris found himself behind George Russell, Max Verstappen, and team-mate Oscar Piastri. Piastri claimed pole position, outpacing Norris by almost three tenths of a second.
Expressing his disappointment, Norris attributed his struggles to making mistakes and failing to improve during his final qualifying laps. The Briton highlighted the gap in performance between himself and Piastri, trailing in the qualifying head-to-head this year.
Acknowledging his underwhelming performances in Q3, Norris avoided placing blame solely on his McLaren car, insisting there is untapped potential. Despite his frustrations, Norris remains focused on working with the team to enhance his MCL39’s performance and capitalize on McLaren’s tire management advantage during the race.
Recognizing the uphill battle ahead, Norris remains hopeful for strategic opportunities to advance through the field in tomorrow’s grand prix, indicating a resilient attitude despite the qualifying setback.
