Lando Norris had his sights set on securing a top three starting position for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. The McLaren F1 driver had a successful practice session yesterday, but unfortunately, he made a few mistakes during qualifying that hindered his performance.
Despite his errors, Norris managed to qualify for Q3, but could only secure a seventh-place starting position. He believes that if he hadn’t made those mistakes, he could have started the race from a more favorable position. During post-qualifying interviews, Norris admitted his errors and acknowledged that the car performed better once the wind calmed down and the temperature dropped.
Norris expressed his disappointment with his performance, particularly in Turn 1 and Turn 4. He believed that he could have started alongside the pole position driver, who is expected to have a strong race. However, Norris can find solace in the fact that his teammate also qualified for Q3 and secured eighth place.
This means that the young McLaren duo will start the Bahrain Grand Prix side by side. Both Norris and his teammate are highly competitive drivers, which could result in an intense battle heading into Turn 1 at the Bahrain International Circuit. Additionally, they will have the former world champions in close proximity, adding to the excitement.
Considering all these factors, the early moments of the Bahrain race will be tense for the McLaren pit wall. The outcome of the race could heavily depend on how Norris and his teammate perform in those crucial moments.