Norris was full of smiles after setting the pace in an action-packed, rain-hit Sprint Qualifying session at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver producing a superb final lap to top the time sheets, Formula1.com reports.
Analysis:
In contrast to the day's earlier practice at the Shanghai International Circuit, rain would affect Sprint qualifying. The wet stuff would begin to fall during SQ2 and force teams onto intermediate tyres. A parade of drivers would push down the lap times leading up to the checkered flag, but it would be Norris with a fantastic final flying lap that would capture P1. His lap of 1:57.940 set the pace and beat out Lewis Hamilton to claim pole. The McLaren star will roll off first in Saturday's Sprint in China.
