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Lando Norris said that capturing pole position for the F1 Monaco GP “means a lot” and vindicates the hard work that his McLaren team have put in.
Lando Norris attributed his pole position in the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix to driving “in a smarter way.”
This marked Norris’ 11th career pole and the first since the Australian Grand Prix.
Struggling with confidence and performance in recent races, Norris found success at Monaco, aiming to move up in the Drivers’ standings.
Improving his driving approach rather than focusing solely on speed was key to Norris’ success, according to his post-qualifying statements.
Securing pole position at such a prestigious circuit carried added significance, representing a rewarding moment for Norris and his team.
As the day progressed, Norris gained confidence and comfort in his car, ultimately delivering a strong performance in qualifying.
His engineers’ strategic approach to tire management in Q3 also played a crucial role in Norris’ successful pole position achievement.
