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Lando Norris has admitted McLaren has “struggled to progress” through the sessions at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix despite claiming a dominant pole position.
Lando Norris claimed his sixth F1 pole position with a stellar performance in qualifying, outpacing his title rival Max Verstappen. Despite feeling the pressure of delivering a perfect lap, Norris admitted to difficulties in completing his optimum lap due to the one-timed attempt. The McLaren driver noted that minimal changes were made to the car’s set-up throughout the weekend, finding a sweet spot in the balance. Norris expressed confidence in converting pole position into a win in the Singapore Grand Prix if he can maintain the lead through the first corner. Despite facing tough competition, Norris remains optimistic about his chances given the strong performance of his McLaren throughout the weekend.