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Lando Norris admits he was “caught sleeping” when George Russell overtook him on the opening lap of the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race.
The McLaren driver started on pole position but lost the lead to Max Verstappen at the start of the race. Despite slipping back to third on the first lap, he was able to regain second place and have a strong performance. Norris admitted that his start wasn’t ideal and he struggled to manage his tires throughout the race. He also mentioned that George Russell pushed hard at the beginning but paid the price later on. Norris tried to close the gap to Verstappen and take control of the race, but couldn’t get close enough. Overall, he was disappointed not to challenge for the win but still pleased with the team’s performance and the points gained.
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