Piastri 'drops ball' but did Norris miss opportunity?
Published: 9/21/2025

In the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris aimed to gain ground on his McLaren team-mate, Oscar Piastri, in the Formula 1 World Championship race, but only managed a seventh-place finish. Norris attributed his qualifying performance as pivotal, as he finished where he started due to the challenges of overtaking on the Baku circuit. The interrupted qualifying session, with a record six red flags, posed difficulties for both McLaren drivers and ultimately impacted Norris's race outcome.