P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris was enduring a difficult outing in Brazil before turning his pace around and taking pole position.
Lando Norris expressed concern about his qualifying performance for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix due to a challenging first run. Despite a difficult start, he managed to advance to the second qualifying segment narrowly, finishing Q1 in 15th place. Norris struggled with his car’s handling and confidence but gradually improved throughout the morning session. A chaotic and disrupted qualifying session saw Norris clinch pole position ahead of George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda. Despite initial doubts, Norris reflected on the challenges he faced earlier and how it made his achievement on pole even sweeter. The McLaren driver emphasized that his improved performance was mainly due to gaining confidence and improving his braking technique throughout the session. Norris acknowledged that today’s success was not just about the car but also about driving skill, tire management, and avoiding errors in challenging conditions.
