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Lando Norris reflects on qualifying and his F1 world championship prospects heading into Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lando Norris expressed his disappointment with his qualifying performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, despite being close to winning his first F1 world championship. Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured pole position, leaving Norris in second place by 0.201 seconds, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri just behind. Norris acknowledged Verstappen’s strong performance and stated that McLaren did everything they could. He emphasized his desire to be on pole for the final race of the season but acknowledged the team’s lack of pace. Norris remains focused on winning the race and the championship, maintaining a pragmatic approach to the challenges ahead.
