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Lando Norris has urged Formula 1 to implement a “better solution” to the advertising stickers that have been getting caught under cars across the Monaco Grand Prix. Norris was among three drivers who had banners from advertisements that align the Monte Carlo streets become dislodged and end up being sucked under their car. Ferrari’s Charles […]
During the Formula One qualifying session in Monte Carlo, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Logan Sargeant had their cars’ banners from advertisements dislodged and sucked under their cars. Norris almost faced elimination in Q1 due to this incident at Mirabeau but managed to progress with a second run. However, using up a set of Soft compound tires hindered his performance in Q3, leaving him frustrated. Norris criticized the situation as “not acceptable” and highlighted the need for a better solution to prevent such issues from affecting a driver’s entire weekend. Despite finishing fourth, Norris lamented his struggles in Turns 3 and 4, which cost him time compared to his teammate Oscar Piastri, acknowledging the impact it had on his overall performance.
