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Why Norris’s China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated
Rain intensified the challenges on the Shanghai track during the sprint qualifying segment, as incidents peppered the session. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc faced difficulties, with Lando Norris from McLaren eventually securing pole position. Norris’s initial lap was deleted due to a mistake, but his subsequent lap was reinstated after race control acknowledged he had not gained an advantage. Andrea Stella, McLaren’s team boss, highlighted Norris’s exceptional performance in challenging conditions. Additionally, Stella explained Oscar Piastri’s gearbox issue, which affected his qualifying position. Despite the setbacks, McLaren expressed satisfaction with their overall performance in the session.
