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McLaren’s Lando Norris said he “paid the price” for a “cautious” opening lap of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix which saw him relinquish a brief lead to team-mate Oscar Piastri. Norris launched well at lights out from pole, leading through Turns 1, 2 and 3 ahead of Piastri, but things unravelled for the Briton […]
Lando Norris started strongly from pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, leading the race early on but was overtaken by Piastri and eventually finished third behind Leclerc. Norris admitted that he could have been more aggressive on the opening lap by braking later to defend his position. Despite his disappointment with the result, Norris acknowledged the strong performance of his competitors and the missed opportunity for a better finish. He mentioned that while he may have closed the gap to Verstappen in the championship, he doesn’t want to rely on team orders to advance in the standings. Norris remains focused on racing competitively rather than seeking favors from other drivers.
