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Lando Norris started on pole position but could only take sixth in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella defended Lando Norris following the Chinese Grand Prix sprint, where a slow start from pole position cost Norris positions. Despite being forced off-track and dropping to seventh, Norris eventually finished sixth due to Alonso’s retirement. Stella expressed support for Norris, stating he doesn’t need to apologize. He emphasized the need for McLaren to provide a better car for Norris to ease the pressure of always performing at the limit. Norris, acknowledging the car’s limitations, mentioned the struggle to keep up with competitors during the race. Nonetheless, he felt there was no chance of winning sprint even before the incident. Subscribe to RacingNews365 on YouTube for more Formula 1 updates!
