McLaren’s Lando Norris said people expecting Max Verstappen and Red Bull not to recover from a difficult Friday ahead of claiming pole position at Imola are “a bit stupid.” Verstappen struggled throughout practice, complaining over team radio regarding the balance of his RB20 and being a step behind the likes of McLaren and Ferrari. Still, […]
“Verstappen had a challenging practice session, voicing concerns over his RB20’s balance and lagging behind McLaren and Ferrari in performance. Despite this, he secured his eighth consecutive pole position, sharing the record. Norris qualified third, mere tenths behind Verstappen, expressing mixed feelings post-qualifying. Norris acknowledged the difficulty of overtaking at the circuit and hoped for a successful race following the team’s strong practice sessions. However, the tight layout and limited overtaking opportunities at Imola raised concerns for McLaren’s prospects in the upcoming Grand Prix. Norris emphasized the team’s need for caution despite their solid performance, aiming to pressure Red Bull throughout the race.”
