Lando Norris expressed frustration over a yellow flag incident during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, which he believes unfairly compromised his performance and forced him to start from 17th on the grid. Despite this setback, Norris managed a commendable fourth place in the race, but he feels the incident cost him valuable points in the championship fight. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella criticized the decision to display the yellow flag, arguing it wasn't necessary. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri, Norris' teammate, won the race, showcasing the car's potential. The weekend's events have intensified Norris' pursuit of closing the 62-point gap to Max Verstappen in the championship standings.