Norris says Austria pole lap ‘close to perfection’

Lando Norris has described his pole lap at the Austrian Grand Prix as “close to perfection” after securing the top spot on the grid for the race.

The McLaren driver put in a stunning performance in qualifying, edging out the competition to claim his first ever pole position in Formula 1.

Speaking after the session, Norris said, “I knew I had to deliver the perfect lap to beat the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and I managed to do just that.”

His lap time was just a fraction ahead of Red Bull’s Verstappen, who had been the favorite for pole position going into the session.

Norris’s pole lap has been hailed as one of the best of the season so far, with many praising his composure under pressure and precision driving.

The young British driver has been touted as a future champion in the sport, and this pole position only adds to his growing reputation.

With the race set to take place tomorrow, all eyes will be on Norris to see if he can convert his pole position into a race win.

If he can replicate the form he showed in qualifying, there’s no doubt that he will be a strong contender for the victory.

But Norris knows that the race is where it really counts, and he will be focusing on maintaining his performance throughout the Grand Prix.

As the excitement builds for the race, fans and experts alike will be eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling battle at the front of the field.