Norris discusses car damage impact during Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Lando Norris faced challenges in Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone due to front brake duct damage on his McLaren. The team managed a quick repair, allowing Norris to finish the session in P6. He described the initial car condition as 'shocking' and noted he felt a significant difference after the repair. Oscar Piastri qualified seventh, and both drivers expressed optimism about performance improvements. The final session for the Sprint will take place on July 4.
- •Norris qualified P6 after a car repair during Sprint Qualifying.
- •Piastri finished seventh, recovering from a spin earlier in practice.
- •Norris noted a significant performance difference post-repair.
- •McLaren aims to improve ahead of the Sprint on July 4.
- •Norris will race against quicker competitors like George Russell.
"McLaren had to quickly repair Lando Norris’ front brake duct during Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone.
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