Lando Norris reacts to poor show at Bahrain GP qualifying: 'I feel like I’ve just never driven an F1 car before'

Lando Norris opened up after a disappointing P6 in Bahrain GP qualifying, saying “need to try and find some answers.” His teammate Oscar Piastri took the pole position. Norris admitted he’s struggling and letting the team down.

Despite high expectations heading into qualifying at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, Lando Norris could only manage P6 on the grid. Meanwhile, his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri stunned the field by securing pole position. Norris, who had a promising showing in practice sessions, was disappointed after the qualifying round.

Speaking candidly after Q3, the British driver gave one of the most brutally honest interviews of his Formula 1 career so far.

“I was just slow. I’ve been slow this whole weekend, to be honest. Nothing too surprising, honestly. I’ve just been off it. I feel like I’ve just never driven an F1 car before. I’m struggling a lot, I don’t know why. I need to try and find some answers,” Norris said.

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