Lando Norris: Disappointed with how I performed
- Farhan Khurram
- Mar 19, 2019
- 2 min read
The 2018 Formula 2 runner-up, Lando Norris says that he is "disappointed" with his performance in race, as he lost 4 places, after a remarkable qualifying, in which he secured 8th place.
Lando Norris got his taste of a complete Formula 1 grand prix weekend for the first time, as he officially debuted for McLaren during the Australian Grand Prix.
When asked about how he felt after his first ever F1 race, the Briton had mixed feelings. He said that, “A bit mixed. Very cool to finish my first race and get everything out of the way, just have the full experience of a Formula 1 race weekend."
"At the same time, disappointed with how I performed"
"The car had pretty good pace. I made a couple of mistakes, one lock up and one at the start, so I dropped a bit further down than what I would have liked.
"Overall there was just more potential, and that’s why I’m not so happy.”
Lando qualified an impressive 8th right on his debut for McLaren, starting 8th on the grid made it possible for McLaren to target a potential points finish, but that sadly wasn't the case on Sunday.
Lando lost 2 places in the first few corners after the race start. He then later pitted for harder white compound, signalling a longer stint. But his MCL34 eventually got stuck behind the Alfa Romeo of Antonio Giovinazzi for more than 5 laps. That delay costed him another two crucial places, before the rookie driver finally managed to overtake the Italian.
“Finally, it was about time. It was too late. It cost me the positions on [Daniil] Kvyat and [Lance] Stroll, which obviously put me out of the points in the end."
"I’m a bit annoyed because there was a lot more potential. The car had the pace to be in the top 10, and basically I let everyone down.
"So I need to make sure that doesn’t happen again.” added Norris.
“I think I had a pretty good car. Not perfect, but overall it had enough pace in it to be in the top 10."
"I just made a couple of mistakes that put me outside of it. That’s why I’m not as happy as I was (after qualifying)."
"Just nice to get my first race out of the way. I was quite nervous going in, but after finishing, I’m reasonably happy."
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