Norris “Didn’t Deliver” in a Disappointing British GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton may have delivered a masterclass at Silverstone, claiming pole position for the British Grand Prix, but the real story of qualifying was the disappointing performance of McLaren’s Lando Norris.

Norris, a fan favourite on home turf, struggled to find pace throughout the session, ultimately qualifying a disappointing 10th, far from the top-six many had predicted.

Here’s a breakdown of Norris’s struggles:

• Q1: Norris comfortably progressed with a 1:28.676, finishing 8th fastest.

• Q2: A lack of pace became apparent as Norris only managed a 1:28.141, placing him 9th and just scraping into Q3.

• Q3: Norris failed to improve on his Q2 time, ending the session with a 1:28.077, leaving him 10th on the grid.

The data paints a clear picture: Norris’s lack of pace was a significant factor in his underwhelming performance. This is a far cry from his strong qualifying performances in previous races.

So what went wrong?

Early indications point to an issue with the McLaren’s setup:

• Norris complained of “understeer” throughout the session, indicating a car that wasn’t turning into corners as expected.

• McLaren’s engineers were unable to find a solution to the problem despite numerous setup changes.

This setback is a major blow to Norris’s championship aspirations and leaves McLaren facing an uphill battle** in Sunday’s race.

However, the team remains optimistic:

• McLaren have historically been strong in race trim and Norris is known for his ability to make up positions.

• With a clean start and a good strategy, Norris still has a chance to fight his way up the order on Sunday.

While the British GP qualifying was a disappointment for Norris, the race remains a huge opportunity for him to redeem himself and show his true potential**.

Stay tuned for the British Grand Prix and see if Norris can overcome this setback and deliver a strong performance in front of his home crowd.