"Pretty pants!" Norris Says McLaren Won’t Challenge for Baku Pole
Lando Norris admitted that McLaren’s speed during Thursday’s practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was far from competitive, describing it as "pretty pants" and saying he does not expect the team to fight for pole position. In the second free‑practice session, Norris was a full 1.5 seconds slower than the session leader, George Russell, and the tight, 90‑degree corners of the Baku street…
Sept. 24, 2026, 4:30 p.m.