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Lando Norris’ fine form continued by claiming pole for the São Paulo Grand Prix, but he made life difficult for himself.
Lando Norris admitted to feeling “unnecessary pressure” while securing pole position for the São Paulo Grand Prix, following a challenging first flying lap in qualifying where he was in 10th place due to a lock-up at the first corner.
Despite the pressure, Norris managed to deliver a strong final lap to secure pole position for the race, making it two poles in a row for him.
Having been the fastest driver at Interlagos throughout the weekend, Norris enjoyed a perfect Saturday with a Sprint race victory under difficult conditions before claiming pole.
Reflecting on his performance, Norris acknowledged the tough track conditions but expressed his pleasure in driving there and his satisfaction with his final result.
The successful weekend has seen Norris extend his lead in the drivers’ championship to nine points after his main rival, Oscar Piastri, crashed out, further boosting his momentum.
Norris credited his team for providing a great car and emphasized the need to stay calm and focused to achieve his best performance on the track, expressing his determination to continue pushing and improving in future races.
