Lando Norris appeared annoyed subsequent to a composed Max Verstappen after qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix positioned the Briton in second. The Dutchman secured pole with a commanding efficiency on the Yas Marina Circuit, two-tenths forward of the McLaren driver.Â
Norris appeared assured all through apply classes main as much as right this moment, and with a 12-point lead going into the race, he solely wants to complete on the rostrum to win his first championship. However beginning second tomorrow is not precisely what he would have needed, as he stays centered on taking the win at Sunday’s grand prix.
“It is robust. Max did a great job, so congrats to him,” he stated following qualifying.
“We did all the pieces we might. I feel my lap was fairly good, I used to be fairly pleased. After all, upset to not be on pole for the ultimate weekend however we had been simply not quick sufficient right this moment, so we are going to attempt to do it tomorrow.”
Whereas historical past could also be working towards the possibilities of Norris ending first tomorrow, beginning on the entrance row remains to be a strong place to start his marketing campaign from. His team-mate Oscar Piastri begins behind him in P3, adopted by Mercedes’ George Russell. With observe place being vital at Yas Marina, that is excellent news for Norris as he fights a lone, albeit quick, Crimson Bull.Â
Requested how he’ll strategy the race given his place, Norris is not but certain.
Lando Norris, McLaren
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“The time will come I consider that however, for now, upset to not be on pole. I nonetheless wish to win tomorrow in order that’s going to be the aim.”
Piastri additionally appeared upset following his run to start out third.Â
“The lap I did in Q1 was good, to lastly get right into a rhythm for the weekend, and the final lap in Q3 was fairly good as nicely – there wasn’t rather a lot left in that.
“Simply not fairly fast sufficient nevertheless it units up a reasonably thrilling day tomorrow.”
Piastri might want to rating 17 extra factors than Norris and 5 extra factors than Verstappen if he desires to win the championship. Not an unattainable activity, however one thing he could nicely wrestle with except there are exterior circumstances.Â
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