Lando Norris Takes Pole, Achieves Childhood Dream

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF21, pole man Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, and George Russell, Williams FW43B, arrives in Parc Ferme after Qualifying head on 230000xpb Russia Saturday 28
Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF21, pole man Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, and George Russell, Williams FW43B, arrives in Parc Ferme after Qualifying head on 230000xpb Russia Saturday 28

As his McLaren team goes from strength to strength, Lando Norris has continued the run of good form, taking pole at the FORMULA 1 VTB RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX 2021 and achieving a childhood dream in the process.

In a strong showing from the team, Monza winner Daniel Ricciardo qualified fifth, giving the papaya outfit a strong chance of another podium in 2021.

Lando Norris

“Obviously I’m very happy – probably the happiest I’ve been in F1! My first pole position in Formula 1 and in some pretty tricky conditions. It was very tough out there, a lot of risks taken, a lot of times I thought I could’ve ended up in the wall – but it all paid-off and was worth it. Thanks to the whole team for giving me a great car today. It’s an amazing feeling to get pole and something I’ve always dreamed of since I was a kid. So now I can finally tick that off, and hopefully tomorrow we can just go for another strong result.”

Daniel Ricciardo

“I’m glad we got to get the session done – who would’ve thought we’d finish on slicks when there was a chance of not even doing qualifying today! So, it was fun. It was actually really fun! We enjoyed it. Congrats to Lando on his first pole, and to the team – to keep the momentum of Monza is really cool. So, everyone is really upbeat. From a position point of view, I’m okay with fifth. I think it obviously puts us in good shape for tomorrow. Those conditions today were so hit and miss, you could gain or lose time so easily. There were certainly a few corners that bit me, but it’s all good. We learn from it. I’m pretty pleased. Congrats to the whole team – it was exciting, it was fun and now let’s keep the train going!”

Andreas Seidl

“Lando’s first pole position, our first pole position since 2012 and Daniel qualifying P5 make this an excellent Saturday for our team. Congratulations to everybody at the track, back at the factory and our colleagues at Mercedes HPP, because that was an exceptionally challenging qualifying session, executed very well. All through the sessions, it was important to have the right tyres on the car, and the car in the right position on track. We judged that perfectly today and had two drivers who pulled it off when it mattered.

“We’re dedicating pole position to Mansour Ojjeh – today would have been his birthday – and looking forward to what should be another exciting Formula 1 race tomorrow. We have a competitive car and are in a great position to score good points.”

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