excellent qualifications in Singapore for Lando Norris. The English driver, with his McLaren, managed to set an excellent lap despite the pressure. Thanks to the best time achieved, tomorrow Norris will start from the very first box on the grid. In addition to paying attention to Max Verstappen, who will start second alongside him, he will also have to watch out for the usual ghosts.
Difficulties aside: Norris fails to impress in Singapore qualifying
Often, during this championship and not only, Lando Norris has been criticized a lot. In fact, although many are aware of his great qualities, people often wonder if Norris is a driver capable of fighting for something important. This is because it has already happened that the Englishman has failed in tense moments, in which he was making the difference. And so tomorrow, people wonder if the sixth pole position obtained in his career can turn into a victory. To do this, Norris will have to start from what he faced and brilliantly overcame today in qualifying.
In fact, despite the McLaren number 4 was the favorite, taking pole position was certainly not a walk in the park. After Q1, the second heat proved to be quite difficult for Lando Norris, who was unable to improve further. Added to this was the cumbersome presence of Oscar Piastri who, again in Q2, set the best time. Then in Q3 there was the accident of Sainz, which forced all the drivers to a single attempt to conquer the pole. Before the red flag, however, Norris had already launched himself, but his first sector had not lived up to expectations. Finally, despite the pressure felt due to the single attempt available, Norris found the strength and concentration necessary to outclass his opponents. In short, everything he should repeat tomorrow to conquer the victory.
Norris satisfied with his performance: “I knew I could be fast”
Finally a great performance for Lando Norris, especially after his elimination in Q1 a week ago on the Baku circuit. Under the Singapore night, however, Norris found himself again, imposing himself on his opponents despite the pressure dictated by the numerous unforeseen events.I struggled a bit to make the times, to progress, while everyone else was going faster and faster. (refers to q2). This put a lot of pressure on me, especially at the end because I only had one attempt. But it was enough for Pole and I'm happy about that, especially here in Singapore. It was a good feeling and I felt good all weekend, with confidence. Maybe not so much in qualifying, but I brought it home".
A major test of strength, which for Norris, apparently, was almost pleasant to experience.I like it, it's fun, with a heart that beats fast. My lap was before the red flag, so I had a margin for sure. The car was good, but the confidence comes from doing the time.“. A different Norris in his statements, more satisfied with the result obtained than worried about what he will have to face in the race tomorrow. “I knew I could be fast, I had to redo what I had been doing all weekend. It's a good feeling because I overcame this difficulty too. It was a bit complicated because the car moves a lot, there are many bumps on the track and a small mistake can lead to a big loss and you also pay the price if you push too hard. I kept calm and did what I had to do.".
