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Lando Norris says he is “doing a s**t job on Saturday” after an error on his final qualifying lap left him fifth on the grid at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren has looked a candidate for the seco…
Lando Norris expressed frustration with his performance in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, stating that he made a costly mistake on his final lap which left him in fifth place on the grid. Despite McLaren’s strong performance throughout the weekend, Norris believes his error cost him at least three positions. He admitted to making too many mistakes on Saturdays and expressed disappointment in himself. However, team principal Zak Brown remained positive about McLaren’s starting positions, seeing it as a solid foundation for the race. Brown believed Norris had the potential for a second-place finish, but acknowledged the challenge of competing against Max Verstappen. McLaren’s focus is on executing a strong race strategy and aiming for a podium or even a win.
