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Norris Misses VSC Window, Still Fights to Third | F1 News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
Lando Norris looked poised to win the Spanish Grand Prix from pole, but a timing nightmare with the Virtual Safety Car cost him dearly—pitting just as it ended dropped him from first to fifth. Despite the setback, Norris battled back to a stunning third place, earning praise from rivals like Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, who even called him deserving of victory. McLaren’s Andrea Stella admitted the team had no winning strategy either way, but celebrated their car’s raw pace and resilience. While frustrated by bad luck, they’re focused on the positives: a competitive machine ready to shine on any track. The result? A bittersweet reminder that sometimes, racing is about grit over glory—but McLaren’s future looks bright. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/there-was-no-option-to-retain-the-lead-stella-outlines-the-logic-behind-norris-unlucky-stop-in-madrid.NSjRkSmAcXBtfeGbOukmI More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5cc60fee81051160 Report issues to [email protected].