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Lando Norris has divulged that he had been aware since last week that he was going to have to sustain a compromised qualifying at the F1 Italian GP.
Lando Norris confirmed that he was aware beforehand of the compromised qualifying conditions he would face at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix since last week.
Despite setbacks, Norris secured a front-row start at Monza next to Max Verstappen, who took pole position with a last-minute lap.
Norris almost faced elimination during Q2 due to errors but managed to secure a top-five spot after multiple attempts.
He explained the challenges he faced without a slipstream during Q3, which affected his qualifying position.
McLaren’s strategy of alternating pit lane exits meant Norris knew he would lack straight-line speed, impacting his performance.
Despite the difficulties, Norris was pleased with his final lap in Q3 and accepted the outcome as expected due to the team’s strategy.
