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Norris shuns Verstappen F1 title query: ‘I hate this question so much’
After finishing ahead of his rival, Max Verstappen, in the São Paulo sprint qualifying, Lando Norris was asked about the F1 title situation but gave short shrift to the question. Norris narrowly missed out on pole position to his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 0.029s at Interlagos. Verstappen will start from fourth on the grid, behind Norris, in a car that hasn’t matched the pace of the McLaren so far.
Despite being asked about the championship battle, Norris expressed frustration: “I don’t care about where he qualifies. I’m just going to race and do the best I can.” He is happy with the improvements made to his car, considering the struggles they faced earlier in the day. Norris acknowledges making mistakes in his final lap but remains optimistic about the weekend’s prospects for McLaren.
Looking ahead to the sprint and grand prix races, Norris believes tomorrow is a new day and is hopeful about their chances of securing victories with the competitive car they now have.
