Bad luck or mistake? What really robbed Norris of Spanish GP win

Lando Norris was in a strong position to win the Spanish Grand Prix until the timing of a virtual safety car (VSC) severely impacted his race strategy. After Lance Stroll's car stopped on the track, the VSC was deployed just as Norris was past the pit entry, preventing him from making a timely pit stop. This allowed Kimi Antonelli, who was further back, to pit and gain a significant advantage, ultimately leading to Norris finishing in third place behind Antonelli and Max Verstappen.

McLaren is now analyzing the situation to determine if they could have better anticipated the VSC or if they should have made different strategic decisions regarding Norris's pit stop. Despite their strong pace during the race, the team's inability to react effectively to the VSC timing and the subsequent tyre strategy led to a missed opportunity for victory. The team is considering whether they could have predicted the VSC based on the circumstances surrounding Stroll's car and the track conditions.