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Norris “super happy” but “surprised” to qualify on pole after disrupted F1 Brazil GP qualifying

After a rainy, heavily disrupted Sunday morning qualifying session which featured five red flags, McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris will start the São Paulo Grand Prix race from pole position, ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell who starts P2 and Visa Cash App RB’s Yuki Tsunoda in P3. Norris, who won Saturday’s sprint race, enjoyed a strong…

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Norris says P2 for Brazil F1 Sprint “a pleasant surprise” after FP1 struggles

Lando Norris put in an impressive performance during the Brazil GP sprint qualifying, securing P2 behind teammate Oscar Piastri. Despite mistakes on his final lap, the Brit showed McLaren’s potential on a day when they dominated following a tricky FP1, surprising even the British driver himself. Reflecting on the team’s effort, Norris admitted, “Yeah, I…

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“I just drive how I think I have to drive” — Max Verstappen vows to stick to aggressive F1 style following Mexico GP controversy

Max Verstappen finished P6 in the Mexico City Grand Prix as his championship battle with Lando Norris got extremely hectic on track. After getting overtaken by Carlos Sainz for the lead on lap 9, Verstappen came under pressure from Norris. The McLaren driver tried to go around the outside at turn 4 but was pushed…

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“I know where it all went wrong, but it’s still painful” — Piastri on F1 Mexico GP Q1 exit

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri experienced a premature end to his Mexican Grand Prix Qualifying session after a costly error at turn 12 saw him eliminated in Q1. The Australian driver finished in P14, marking a disappointing Saturday after showing promising pace throughout practice sessions. The crucial moment came during his final flying lap in Q1, where…

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McLaren lodges petition for Right of Review after Norris’ controversial F1 US GP penalty

Less than a week after Lando Norris was controversially awarded a five-second time penalty after having been found to have breached Article 33.3 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations after by gaining a lasting advantage after leaving the track, the FIA has announced that the Stewards have received a petition for a Right of…

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“It’s what we needed to do” — Norris on “beautiful” qualifying lap which earned him pole position for F1 US GP

After a disappointing third-place finish in the 2024 United States Grand Prix Sprint Race, McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris will start Sunday’s race from pole position, just ahead of title rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing. The twenty-four-year-old, who currently sits 54 points behind championship leader Verstappen, produced a stunning lap time of 1:32.330 during…

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Norris “did the most I could” as “front tyres were completely finished” in run to P3 at F1 US GP Sprint

Lando Norris added 6 points to his championship total as he finished P3 in the F1 Sprint at the United States Grand Prix. Starting 4th, the Brit had a great first lap. He got up the inside at turn 1, passing Leclerc. With Russell going a touch wide, the McLaren driver took advantage and claimed…

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Horner dismisses F1 ride height adjustment allegations as “paranoia elsewhere in the paddock”

In the lead-up to the United States Grand Prix, a lot of talk has been surrounding Red Bull and a device on their car that allegedly adjusts the front bib ride height. Concerns were raised about a potential breach of Formula 1’s parc fermé rules, which prohibit teams from altering car setups between qualifying and…

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