P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“I just got a bit of understeer and was going to go off so I had to abort which was a shame.”
Lando Norris attributed understeer to the mistake that led him to abandon his final lap during the Qatar Grand Prix qualifying, costing him a chance for pole position. Despite this, he will commence Sunday’s race from the second position on the grid after falling short in Q3. Following the initial runs, Norris held a slim lead over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. However, a minor error at Turn 2 compelled Norris to ease off, affecting his final attempt. Acknowledging his performance, Norris acknowledged Piastri’s strong showing and expressed contentment with second place. Unfortunately, Norris will start on the less favorable side of the grid and may have to fend off Max Verstappen in the opening lap. Looking forward to the race, Norris remains optimistic but plans to review his performance and make improvements for the forthcoming event.
