Norris says Austria pole lap ‘close to perfection’

McLaren’s Lando Norris described his stunning lap in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix as “close to perfection” as he secured his first-ever Formula 1 pole position.

The young British driver outpaced the usual suspects from Mercedes and Red Bull to take the top spot on the grid for Sunday’s race.

In a post-qualifying interview, Norris said, “I just pushed the car to the limit and everything came together. It was one of those laps where everything just clicked.”

Norris’ pole lap was particularly impressive considering the dominance of Mercedes and Red Bull in recent races.

His teammate Daniel Ricciardo also put in a strong performance, qualifying in 4th place.

The McLaren team has been steadily improving this season and Norris’ pole position is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Norris will now be looking to convert his strong qualifying performance into a podium finish in Sunday’s race.

Fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting and unpredictable Grand Prix.

It remains to be seen if Norris can hold off the competition and secure his first-ever Formula 1 race win.

One thing is for sure, his pole lap in Austria will be remembered as a standout moment in his burgeoning career.