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Norris rues taking ‘any chance to go backwards’ in Qatar Sprint
Lando Norris had a difficult start to the race, dropping from second to sixth due to drivers on faster tires overtaking him. The Safety Car appearances further hindered his progress on the Medium tires. Norris was able to make some gains towards the end of the race, overtaking both Ferraris and George Russell’s Mercedes to secure third place. He was disappointed with his sluggish start and admitted to making mistakes throughout the weekend. Norris expressed frustration over his errors costing him grid positions and not being able to challenge for victory. Despite this, he praised his team and congratulated Max Verstappen and his teammate Oscar Piastri on their performances.
Source: Motorsport Week