P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris will start the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as nearest challenger to Max Verstappen on the front-row.
In the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying, Lando Norris stated that those who doubted Max Verstappen’s bounce back were “a bit stupid.” Verstappen struggled on Friday, but managed to secure pole position by a narrow margin. Despite McLaren’s strong performance, Norris believed it was unwise to underestimate Verstappen’s abilities. Norris acknowledged the challenge of overtaking at Imola and emphasized the importance of capitalizing on opportunities. McLaren’s race pace in practice drew praise, with Norris highlighting the team’s consistent performance. Looking ahead, Norris expressed optimism for a competitive race if McLaren can maintain their strong pace.
