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Norris: 'More confidence needed to attack at Zandvoort' after taking Dutch GP pole
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Norris: 'More confidence needed to attack at Zandvoort' after taking Dutch GP pole

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, expressing increased confidence in his McLaren car.
  • Norris stated that a high level of confidence is crucial for attacking on a challenging track like Zandvoort.
  • The British driver, who won the previous race in Hungary, was somewhat surprised by his pole but acknowledged the team's strong performance in extracting more from the car.

Lando Norris will start the Dutch Grand Prix from pole position after a strong qualifying performance at Zandvoort. The British driver admitted to feeling a significant boost in confidence, a crucial element for success on the demanding circuit.

I had more confidence, on a track like Zandvoort you need confidence in the car, you have to attack a lot.

— Lando NorrisSpeaking after securing pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix.

"I had more confidence, on a track like Zandvoort you need confidence in the car, you have to attack a lot," Norris stated after securing the top spot. He highlighted the importance of feeling secure in the car to push its limits, especially on a track known for its challenging nature.

Norris, who recently claimed victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix before the summer break, expressed mild surprise at clinching pole position. However, he credited his team for their hard work in optimizing the car's performance. "I pushed because we are very close, and a thousandth or two can make the difference," he commented, referencing the tight margins seen in recent qualifying sessions.

I pushed because we are very close, and a thousandth or two can make the difference.

— Lando NorrisCommenting on the close competition in qualifying.

The McLaren driver acknowledged the team's efforts in helping him extract maximum performance. "It was a good comeback where I felt we were struggling a bit more. We were strong, the team did a good job in being able to extract more from the car and they certainly helped me," he added, underscoring the collaborative effort behind his pole position.

It was a good comeback where I felt we were struggling a bit more. We were strong, the team did a good job in being able to extract more from the car and they certainly helped me.

— Lando NorrisPraising his team's performance and support.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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