Lando Norris labels McLaren’s front row lockout as ‘perfect day’ at Abu Dhabi GP
Lando Norris was extremely delighted with McLaren securing a front-row lockout for the ultimate race of the 2024 season in Abu Dhabi.
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Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc (via IMAGO)
McLaren has achieved impressive results in the 2024 season with its extremely young drivers’ lineup. The team breezed past Red Bull in the constructors’ standing and is likely to win the championship. The team was in a close battle with Ferrari for the top spot as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri left the Italian constructor in dust with a front-row lockout.
Lando Norris labeled the Abu Dhabi Qualifying as a ‘perfect day’ for McLaren. Despite a front-row lockout, Norris reckoned that the session was still tougher than the team anticipated. Nonetheless, a strong final lap for the Briton and Oscar Piastri, helped the team end the season’s final qualifying session impressively.
A perfect day for us, probably a little tougher than we were hoping for but my lap in the end was strong. Just how we wanted to end today.
Lando Norris said in a post-session interview
Ferrari’s weekend was nothing short of a disappointment with Charles Leclerc being hit with a 10-place grid penalty. Hence, despite challenges in performance for McLaren, the team scored a massive turnaround. As a result, Woking is likely to lift the constructors’ trophy after multiple perfect weekends this year.
Lando Norris: A perfect day for us, probably a little tougher than we were hoping for but my lap in the end was strong. Just how we wanted to end today.
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) December 7, 2024
McLaren wants to beat Ferrari in the constructors’ championship ‘in style’
McLaren’s main goal heading into the final race of the season was to defend against Ferrari. Hence, a front-row lockout is exactly what the team needed to end the season on a high. Lando Norris highlighted that Woking wanted to beat Ferrari ‘in style.’ Moreover, Norris noted that he will give it his all after doing an incredible job for the team.
We have to beat Ferrari, that’s the aim but we want to do it in style. We want to win, I want to win. I’ll give it everything I’ve got. Very happy and the team have done an incredible job.
Lando Norris added
Norris: We have to beat Ferrari, that's the aim but we want to do it in style. We want to win, I want to win. I'll give it everything I've got. Very happy and the team have done an incredible job.
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) December 7, 2024
The 2024 season has peaked in excitement and competition at the front. This campaign witnessed one of the highest numbers of race winners. Moreover, massive changes are in order for 2025. McLaren’s personnel will remain the same after showcasing a substantial performance improvement this season.
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