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Lando Norris felt a front-row slot was possible in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying before a mistake on his final push lap cost him three places.
Lando Norris expressed his disappointment in himself after making mistakes during the qualifying session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, admitting that he is doing a poor job on Saturdays. Despite posting a strong initial lap on used tires, Norris lost significant time after a slide on his second attempt with fresh tires, ultimately dropping to fifth on the starting grid. This adds to a string of recent qualifying failures in Mexico and Qatar. Norris acknowledged that the mistake cost him four-tenths of a second and potentially a front-row start, but stated that he hadn’t done more than one lap with a heavy fuel load, making it a particularly frustrating day for him. While he still believes the car has been performing well, Norris admits to making too many mistakes on Saturdays during qualifying sessions. Despite this setback, he remains determined to improve his performance.
