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Lando Norris admitted “I just want to go to bed” after a disappointing fourth-place finish in the Qatar GP, therefore failing to clinch the F1 Drivers’ Championship.
Lando Norris expressed his disappointment after finishing fourth in the Qatar Grand Prix and failing to secure the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, admitting he just wanted to go to bed.
Starting second, Norris lost positions and ended up behind Max Verstappen, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and Carlos Sainz during the race.
Verstappen’s strategic pit stop during an early Safety Car period helped him secure victory, cutting Norris’ lead to 12 points.
Norris questioned McLaren’s decision not to box when Verstappen did, acknowledging the team’s strategy error and expressing a need for review.
Despite the setback, Norris acknowledged his recent strong form and remained optimistic about his title chances, emphasizing that everyone has bad weekends in racing.
