F1 News: Lando Norris Celebrates McLaren P2 And P3 In Japanese GP Qualifying

Lando Norris rejoices McLaren's robust qualifying at Suzuka, placing him third and teammate Oscar Piastri second, setting the stage for an intense race day.

McLaren's Lando Norris beams with pride after securing a third-place start for the Japanese Grand Prix, following his teammate Oscar Piastri in second. This formidable qualifying result sets McLaren in a strong position ahead of race day.

Key Takeaways

• Lando Norris delivers a commendable performance for McLaren, securing third position in qualifying, right behind his teammate Oscar Piastri in P2.
• Norris highlights the challenging nature of the Suzuka circuit, emphasising the need for precision as even minor errors can drastically affect lap times.
• Reflecting on McLaren's storied history at the Japanese Grand Prix, Norris is hopeful for a promising result, while also acknowledging the stiff competition posed by Red Bull and Max Verstappen.

In what could be termed as a resurgence of the McLaren team, Lando Norris celebrated a rewarding day at the Suzuka Circuit. 

"It's been a very good day for us as a team of P2 and P3, a great job by Oscar today. And as usual by Max, but a good day for us to be P2 and P3," expressed a jubilant Norris, giving a nod to Max Verstappen who clinched pole position.

Norris, who will be starting from the second row, remarked on the intricate challenges the Japanese circuit presents to drivers.

"I was pretty happy with my laps. It's not an easy circuit to put everything together always. But it's so, so quick around here. The smallest mistake and it can make a big amount of lap time, you know," Norris shared, underlining the precision required to navigate Suzuka.

Further illuminating on McLaren's rich history at the Japanese Grand Prix, Norris was optimistic yet grounded about the race prospects. 

"I mean, some of the most amazing McLaren stories come from here in Japan. So we're, of course, hoping for a good result tomorrow, we want to continue that tradition but it's going to be difficult," he said. 

Norris also commended Max Verstappen's consistent performances and acknowledged the strong competition from Red Bull Racing. 

"Red are always doing a very good job. So we'll do our best to make their life difficult and have a good race tomorrow," Norris concluded.