McLaren Norris Qualifies Fourth Behind Teammate Piastri at Emilia-Romagna GP

Lando Norris expressed frustration after qualifying fourth for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, 0.292 seconds behind his McLaren teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri, who secured pole position for the third time in seven races. Norris acknowledged making mistakes on his final qualifying lap, marking a continued struggle this season as qualifying has historically been his strength. Changes in the McLaren car's dynamics over the winter, especially a 'relatively numb' front axle, have affected Norris's ability to drive at the limit, while Piastri has adapted better, winning four of the six races so far. Despite feeling good throughout the weekend, Norris admitted difficulty finding the last tenth of a second needed in qualifying, and anticipates a challenging race due to Imola's limited overtaking opportunities. Team principal Andrea Stella noted Norris is still searching for the perfect feeling in the car during qualifying, while pundits suggest Norris may be feeling pressure from his teammate's performance. Norris remains determined to improve, emphasizing hard work despite the current difficulties.