P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris said he felt like he was hanging onto his car during a Sprint qualifying lap at the high-speed Lusail circuit ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix. Lusail’s fast corners and flat curbs allow …
Lando Norris described his Sprint qualifying lap at the Lusail circuit prior to the Qatar Grand Prix as feeling like he was hanging onto his car due to the high speeds and challenges posed by the track’s fast corners and flat curbs. Despite securing pole position for the Sprint, Norris admitted to making mistakes on his second flying lap attempt. He highlighted the physical and demanding nature of driving at Lusail, especially in the final sector of the circuit. Norris attributed errors in his final attempt to unpredictable wind gusts that were destabilizing cars on track. McLaren aims for a one-two finish in the race, with Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri starting towards the front, anticipating tough competition from Mercedes and Ferrari in the battle for constructors’ championship points.
