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Lando Norris explained that his dominant F1 Austrian GP pole position was “reassuring” for him as he hopes to have tackled his qualifying demons.
Lando Norris expressed his relief with his strong pole position at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, highlighting that it was a positive moment for him after facing qualifying challenges.
Securing pole by a significant margin from Charles Leclerc, Norris considered this result a victory over his previous qualifying setbacks, including a missed potential pole in Saudi Arabia due to a Q3 crash.
Struggling to find a connection with his MCL39 compared to teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris credited his improved performance to adjustments made within the car.
He emphasized the importance of consistency and his improved understanding of the car, acknowledging that it was one of his best laps of the season.
Norris attributed his disappointing qualifying performances earlier in the season to his own mistakes and misjudgments, stating that he takes responsibility for his results.
The British driver expressed his satisfaction with his current level of comfort and confidence in the car, indicating that such feelings lead to better performances like his pole position in Austria.
