P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“I was under a bit of a pressure because I locked up in my first lap so a little more stressful also than I would have liked.”
Lando Norris admitted to putting “unnecessary pressure” on himself before clinching pole position at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Despite locking up on his first lap in Q3 and starting 10th, Norris delivered an impressive lap to secure pole over Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. His strong form has granted him a nine-point lead over teammate Oscar Piastri in the championship standings. Norris dominated the sprint race from pole position, while Piastri’s crash in the sprint jeopardized his title hopes. With an opportunity to extend his lead, Norris aims to capitalize on the grand prix and remain calm under pressure to secure victory. He credits his team for providing a great car and aims to maintain composure to stay ahead in the championship race.
