P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris banked third on the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix grid, falling just short of a front-row, but was less than a tenth behind Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris believes McLaren is getting closer to challenging Max Verstappen and Red Bull after a strong Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying. Norris won in Miami last time out, defeating Verstappen who snatched pole position at Imola, finishing less than a tenth ahead of Norris and Oscar Piastri. Piastri expressed confidence in the team’s chances on race day, while Norris emphasized the need for McLaren to adjust its mindset when challenging Red Bull more frequently. Despite a strong performance, Norris recognizes the tight margins and expects a close race against Ferrari. He anticipates an exciting and challenging Grand Prix, highlighting the importance of Turn 1, lap 1, strategy, and pit-stops in determining the outcome.
