P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris was left to rue another qualifying error which cost him at least a front-row start for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Norris came close to Max Verstappen’s pole position time but made a mistake in the hotel section, preventing him from improving his position. He ended up in fifth place on the grid for the race, behind Verstappen, Leclerc, Piastri, and Russell. Norris expressed his disappointment, stating that he had a strong car and was on track for the top position. He attributed his setback to a mistake in the last sector, where he caught up with another car. Norris acknowledged that even the smallest difference can have a significant impact in qualifying, and he was disappointed with himself for not capitalizing on his potential. He revealed that he was three-tenths faster and could have overtaken Verstappen.
