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Lando Norris has revealed that he’s switched off a vital piece of lap time information from his McLaren F1 dashboard in qualifying in a bid to help him do better
Lando Norris has chosen to turn off the delta time display from his McLaren F1 dashboard during qualifying sessions to improve his performance. He believes that not having real-time information on how his lap compares to previous efforts or provisional pole lap helps him focus better.
Since the Monaco Grand Prix, Norris has been using this tactic and it seems to clear his mind, allowing him to perform at his best without being distracted by the numbers on the screen.
By not knowing how close he is to the top spot until he finishes the lap, Norris feels less pressured and more focused on driving each corner to the maximum.
Despite the potential benefits of having better information during qualifying, Norris believes that not having the lap time delta displayed inside the car has actually helped him push harder and deliver better results.
His pole position at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix was a pleasant surprise, as Norris mentioned that he was not aware of how good his lap was while he was driving. The lack of visibility of the delta allowed him to concentrate on maximizing his performance on every corner without getting fixated on lap times.
