P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has praised the progression his McLaren Formula 1 team has made during a “difficult” weekend as he qualified in third spot for the Canadian Grand Prix. The opening two practice sessions were disrupted due to rain and Norris, who was slowest in FP2, had conceded he had no gauge about McLaren’s competitiveness. However, […]
The opening practice sessions were disrupted by rain, leaving Lando Norris unsure about McLaren’s competitiveness, but the MCL35 car performed well in cooler conditions, securing third and fourth positions on the grid for the race. Although he narrowly missed pole position, Norris was satisfied with his performance in qualifying. He highlighted the challenging track conditions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve due to the changing weather, making it difficult to dial in the car and maintain consistency. Norris expressed confidence in McLaren’s race pace and his ability to compete against George Russell and Max Verstappen in the upcoming race. He acknowledged the strong performance of his rivals but remained optimistic about McLaren’s chances based on their recent successes in race conditions.
