Norris sets sights on Qatar Sprint victory after missing out on pole

Lando Norris expressed his determination to win the Qatar Sprint despite a costly error in Sprint Qualifying that relegated him to third. His McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, secured pole position, with George Russell splitting the two McLarens. Norris admitted making a crucial mistake in the final corner of SQ3, losing valuable time and preventing him from challenging for pole. He also noted a brief hindrance from Alex Albon during his final attempt. Despite the challenge of starting P3 on a track known for difficult overtaking, Norris is focused on maximizing points to extend his lead in the Drivers' Championship, aiming to pass Russell at the start.