Norris Labels McLaren's Baku Pace as 'Pretty Pants' and Rules Out Pole Challenge
Lando Norris openly 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 making it clear he does not expect 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, a gap that highlighted how the tight, 90‑deg…
Sept. 24, 2026, 4:30 p.m.