Lando Norris rues missed 'magic' after delicate McLaren balancing act

Lando Norris expressed disappointment after failing to achieve what he described as a 'magical' lap during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. He qualified fifth, while his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri qualified seventh but will start sixth due to a grid penalty for George Russell. Norris highlighted the challenges of driving the MCL40, which struggled with the bumps of the Marina Bay circuit.

The qualifying session followed a difficult weekend for McLaren, which included a collision between Norris and Piastri during the sprint race. Norris acknowledged the car's handling issues and the narrow margin for error that prevented him from pushing to his limits. He concluded that despite moments of potential, the team was not quick enough overall.