Lando Norris makes shocking prediction about the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

Lando Norris delivered a surprising efficiency on Saturday, qualifying third for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.

His prediction about his efficiency within the race itself was equally surprising.

Talking with the media forward of the Grand Prix, Norris admitted that whereas he shall be beginning up entrance, he’s not precisely assured he’ll keep there.

“It’s going to be a troublesome one, not simply with [Red Bull], they’re in all probability the straightforward folks to race towards. It’s going to be the Ferraris, the Astons, the Mercedes, the Alpines, the Haas… the grid,” mentioned Norris.

Max Verstappen is beginning forward of Norris in P1. Sergio Pérez, the opposite Pink Bull driver, shall be beginning in P11. Nevertheless, Norris believed that Pérez will work by means of the sphere reasonably rapidly.

“These automobiles are in all probability too fast for us and Sergio’s going to cruise previous everybody and possibly be P2 by lap 10 and we’ll get lapped twice. I’m optimistic after I say that, might be thrice,” mentioned Norris. “So, I feel we’re nonetheless in a good race with folks however our race isn’t essentially the Pink Bulls.”

The Spanish Grand Prix is shaping as much as be a really constructive day for McLaren, regardless of Norris’ prediction. Norris is beginning third and teammate Oscar Piastri is beginning in P9, giving the crew a robust likelihood for double factors. That might be massive of their battle with Alpine for fifth within the Constructors’ standings.

Even when Norris’ prediction comes true.