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Lando Norris says he was “praying for one more lap” late in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as he closed in on Max Verstappen but ran out of time to win the race. Verstappen had build up a lead of ov…
“Lando Norris expressed his disappointment for not being able to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as he was only 0.7s behind Max Verstappen at the finish line. Norris believed he could have won if he had one more lap to catch up to Verstappen, who had a significant lead earlier in the race. The McLaren driver acknowledged that he struggled in the beginning of the race due to setup choices made based on cooler temperatures during practice sessions. Despite the missed opportunity, Norris highlighted McLaren’s progress and competitiveness in challenging for victories since upgrading their car. He emphasized the team’s confidence in consistently fighting at the front of the field, comparing McLaren’s position to that of Ferrari and Red Bull.”
