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Lando Norris branded himself a “fucking idiot” after his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying accident.
After his qualifying accident at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Lando Norris admitted to being a “fucking idiot” in his radio comments. He will start 10th on the grid in Jeddah due to the crash at Turn 5 during Q3. Norris’s title rivals Verstappen and Piastri will be on the front row. Despite being just eight points ahead of Verstappen, Norris was critical of his own performance, acknowledging that he should not have taken unnecessary risks. He expressed disappointment in himself and the team, recognizing the challenge ahead in repairing the damaged car for the race. Norris remains optimistic about the race, aiming to make the most of the situation despite the setback in qualifying.