In a dramatic turn of events at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris claimed his second-ever pole position, with Max Verstappen securing second place on the grid. Despite penalties for Red Bull's Sergio Perez, the Mexican driver will start in 11th place, while Norris' teammate Logan Sargeant will start from 20th after a three-place grid penalty for blocking Lance Stroll. The grid is set for an exciting race, with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and George Russell starting in third and fourth place respectively.
Lando Norris Claims Pole Position at Thrilling 2024 Spanish Grand Prix
In a surprising twist of events at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris clinched his second-ever pole position, leaving behind reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) in second place.
Race Recap
Norris dominated qualifying with a blistering time of 1:18.234, while Verstappen trailed just 0.043 seconds behind. The grid saw several changes due to penalties. Red Bull's Sergio Perez was penalized three places for impeding Alpine's Fernando Alonso in qualifying, dropping him down to 11th place. McLaren's Logan Sargeant also faced a similar penalty for blocking Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), starting in 20th position.
The race promised an exhilarating spectacle with Norris and Verstappen starting at the front. However, it was Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton who made an early charge, overtaking Verstappen for second place on lap 3. The seven-time world champion displayed impressive pace throughout the race, putting pressure on Norris.
Despite a valiant effort, Norris held on to his lead, securing his second career victory and McLaren's first since the 2022 Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton finished second, followed by Verstappen in third.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why was Sergio Perez penalized? Perez was penalized for impeding Fernando Alonso in qualifying, forcing Alonso to abandon his lap.
2. Who was the first to overtake Max Verstappen in the race? Lewis Hamilton was the first to overtake Max Verstappen in the race, doing so on lap 3.
3. Did Norris win the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix? No, Norris did not win the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. The race was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
4. Who has won the most Spanish Grands Prix? Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are tied with the most Spanish Grand Prix victories, with each driver claiming six wins.
5. When was the first Spanish Grand Prix held? The first Spanish Grand Prix was held on May 26, 1951, at the Pedralbes Circuit in Barcelona.
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