Lando Norris claimed his first pole position in trying conditions, impeccable timing by McLaren to switch him to dry tyres proved inspirational but in the end, the youngster had to deliver the pole-winning lap, which he did. It was McLaren's first pole position since Lewis Hamilton grabbed pole for the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix, 172 races ago! It will be the team's 156th top-spot start. While it was a genuine surprise to see the Norris pop to the top of the timing screens in the dying moment of Q1, watching him earlier in the session fully in sync with his car, controlled slides and the like showed a driver at the top of his form and in harmony with his car. If there were any slides, they...
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