Lando Norris Reflects on McLaren’s Speed Deficit in Qatar GP Qualifying Against Verstappen and Russell

Piastri finished fourth in qualifying for McLaren, ensuring both McLaren cars start ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ championship. He assessed his performance, noting he is unsure about any potential damage from an off-track moment in Q1. Piastri expressed satisfaction with his qualifying results, stating that Q3 was good but not enough for pole position or second place.

McLaren currently leads Ferrari by 30 points in the constructors’ standings. Piastri emphasized the importance of maintaining this lead in the race. He mentioned that while third and fourth places might not be ideal, they still have the advantage over Ferrari. Piastri aims to score good points in the upcoming race and hopes to solidify their lead. He plans to focus on his performance and see the final results.