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Lando Norris’ Heartbreaking P7 Finish at Azerbaijan GP: Was Poor Qualifying to Blame?

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
September 22, 2025
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Lando Norris’ Heartbreaking P7 Finish at Azerbaijan GP: Was Poor Qualifying to Blame?

Azerbaijan GP: Lando Norris Laments Disastrous Qualifying, Admits “It Was Lost Yesterday” After P7 Finish

In a shocking turn of events at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, McLaren’s hopes of a stellar performance crumbled, leaving drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri reeling from a day to forget. Both competitors faced a grueling challenge on the streets of Baku, but it was Norris who openly dissected the root cause of their misfortunes, declaring, “It was lost yesterday.”

Norris, who finished in a disappointing P7, was quick to point the finger at the team’s lackluster qualifying session. The pressure was palpable as the McLaren duo struggled to find their footing amidst fierce competition, ultimately leading to a race that fell far below expectations. While other teams capitalized on their opportunities, McLaren was left trailing behind, stung by their own errors.

The streets of Baku, known for their narrow turns and unforgiving corners, proved to be a treacherous battleground. Norris’s revelation sheds light on the critical importance of qualifying, where grid positions often dictate the fortunes of a race. In an arena where every second counts, a poor qualifying strategy can set the stage for disaster, and that’s precisely what occurred for the McLaren team.

As the dust settles on this tumultuous race weekend, fans and analysts alike are left to ponder the implications of this performance. McLaren, a team once at the pinnacle of motorsport, now faces an uphill battle to reclaim its former glory. Norris’s candid acknowledgment of their shortcomings serves as both a wake-up call and a rallying cry for the team to regroup and refocus.

The Azerbaijan GP has once again highlighted the unpredictable nature of Formula 1, where fortunes can shift rapidly. With Norris’s poignant remarks echoing in the aftermath, the team must now reassess their strategies as they gear up for the next race. The question lingers: can McLaren bounce back from this setback, or will they continue to be haunted by the ghosts of missed opportunities?

As the Formula 1 season progresses, fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if Norris and Piastri can turn their fortunes around and bring McLaren back to the forefront of the competition. One thing is for sure: the battle for redemption has only just begun.

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