P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Though he’d branded himself a “f***ing idiot”, Lando Norris is less dismayed by his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying crash than you may think
Formula 1 world championship leader Lando Norris had initially forgotten calling himself a “f***ing idiot” over team radio after his crash during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying, but upon recollection, he agreed it was an accurate self-assessment of the moment. Despite the crash, Norris was in a lighter mood, acknowledging his mistake and expressing determination to do better. He found himself happier in Saudi Arabia compared to the previous race in Sakhir, where he struggled. Norris attributed his qualifying crash to a minor error rather than a lack of speed, showing optimism for the race. McLaren supported Norris in overcoming his self-criticism, with him acknowledging the team’s work ahead to fix the car. He remained focused on making up for the qualifying error and expressed the challenges of overtaking in the upcoming race.
