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Lando Norris’s costly qualifying crash at the Saudi Arabian GP is another “episode” in getting caught out by McLaren’s F1 car at the limit
Lando Norris’s crash in qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is another setback for him in trying to push McLaren’s Formula 1 car to its limits. Despite topping practice sessions, Norris made a costly mistake in Q3, starting him in 10th position for the race. With Max Verstappen on pole and Norris’s teammate Piastri in second, Norris admitted to taking unnecessary risks during qualifying. McLaren’s team boss Stella highlighted a connection between Norris’s performance and the car’s unpredictability at the limit, leading to errors like the one in Jeddah. This growing disconnect between Norris and the McLaren puts more pressure on him to adapt and find a better balance between pushing the car and staying within its limits on the track.
