In the second practice session on Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix, Lando Norris turned in the first section of the track. When asked by his race engineer whether damage was done to the MCL35M, Norris responded in the manner known to him.
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Overall, the young Brit had a mediocre session as he was only ninth fastest on the timesheet. It wasn’t a huge improvement for the 21-year-old as he finished tenth in the previous session.
Lando Norris jokingly replies to his engineer after the FP2 spin
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When asked by his McLaren race engineer about the damage he had sustained after his spin, Norris cheekily replied: “Talent”, then he gave the correct answer: “Only the tires are flat.”
The race engineer confirmed the message and then gave him the order of the drivers behind him, which consisted of drivers such as Verstappen, Hamilton and Perez.
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Can he improve his pace for Saturday?
The first two sessions on Friday came as a shock to Norris as he was tenth in FP1 and ninth in FP2. Hoping to find the pace to save his weekend, Norris is aiming for a better final practice on Saturday, followed by a strong qualifying pace later in the day.
Formula 1 F1 – Styria Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – June 27, 2021 McLarens Lando Norris in action at the REUTERS / Lisi Niesner race
Just last week, Norris started third in the Styrian Grand Prix and finished fifth. The 21-year-old must scratch his head as he can lose pace within a week.
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However, Lando is not a driver who gives something, but works to find a solution and to help his team score crucial points for the championship.
What do you think Lando can recover on Saturday and have better pace than last week? Or will he continue to struggle with performance as he races across the Red Bull Ring? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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