P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris in the heavily-upgraded McLaren in Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying: P1 in SQ1. P1 in SQ2. P9 when it mattered in SQ3. Why?
Lando Norris was impressive in the Sprint Qualifying sessions at the Miami Grand Prix, securing P1 in both SQ1 and SQ2, but unfortunately dropped to P9 in SQ3. Despite Max Verstappen’s pole position in the Red Bull being slightly slower, Norris had shown excellent performance. However, Norris admitted that he made mistakes and pushed too hard during his final lap, resulting in a disappointing outcome. His soft tyres overheated quickly, leading to wheelspin and compromising his lap. Norris struggled to manage the tyre temperatures, unlike Verstappen who took extreme care during his out-lap to avoid overheating issues. Ultimately, it was a combination of pushing too hard and tire management that led to Norris’ disappointing performance in the crucial qualifying session.
