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Lando Norris says he needs to try and make the most of his opportunity to cut Max Verstappen’s championship lead even further at the Italian Grand Prix, after qualifying on pole position. Verstappe…
“Lando Norris expressed his determination to maximize his chance to reduce Max Verstappen’s championship lead further at the Italian Grand Prix, having secured pole position. Despite Verstappen’s initial 70-point lead following Norris’s win at Zandvoort, Norris maintained his advantage by outqualifying his McLaren teammate and seeing Verstappen starting only seventh on the grid. Norris acknowledged the challenge posed by Verstappen’s strong race pace and the need to capitalize on any potential setbacks he may face during the race. With McLaren considering team orders for the race and the uncertainty surrounding tire strategies and degradation levels, Norris is aware of the unpredictability of the upcoming race but remains optimistic about their strong starting positions and the potential for a successful outcome. Reflecting on his qualifying performance and unexpected pole position, Norris admitted to making a mistake on his final lap but ultimately delivered a fast and competitive performance that secured him the top grid position for the race.”
