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Lando Norris was relieved after taking pole position for the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Race, branding it “tougher than I’d like”.
Lando Norris expressed relief after securing pole position for the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Race, deeming the session tougher than expected. He outpaced Andrea Kimi Antonelli by almost a tenth of a second at the Interlagos circuit. Teammate Oscar Piastri will start behind Norris, aiming to challenge for the lead and strengthen his title position. Norris admitted the close competition made him slightly uncomfortable but was pleased with ending up on top. He acknowledged the challenges of mastering the circuit’s bumps and undulations but was happy with his performance in qualifying. Norris is preparing for the unpredictable weather and rain that is expected to impact the Brazil GP Sprint.
