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Lando Norris secured pole position for Saturday’s first sprint race of 2024 at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Lando Norris secured sprint pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, with a significant 1.3 seconds gap ahead of Lewis Hamilton in second place. Reigning champion Max Verstappen had to settle for fourth on the grid. Norris has not yet won a Grand Prix or a sprint race, unlike his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri who triumphed in last season’s Qatar sprint event. With limited data due to the sprint format, the outcome of the first sprint race of 2024 remains uncertain. Despite his advantageous starting position, it remains to be seen whether Norris can convert pole into victory. Share your opinion in the poll and stay updated with RacingNews365 on YouTube for all Formula 1 updates.