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Norris Turns Off Live Delta to Take Mexican GP Pole With Late Qualifying Surge

Norris says disabling the dashboard comparison since Monaco sharpened his focus in qualifying.

Overview

  • Lando Norris confirmed he has removed the live lap-time delta from his McLaren steering wheel for qualifying since Monaco.
  • Without the on‑lap comparison, he delivered a final Q3 effort almost six tenths quicker to secure pole in Mexico.
  • He said the change stops him fixating on numbers, keeps him committed to completing laps, and helps him maximise each corner.
  • Norris plans a telemetry review to understand where the time came from, noting he braked later in places and took more risk in high‑speed sections.
  • Low‑grip conditions caught out several rivals, with Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri struggling for pace as Norris found confidence in the car’s balance.