Norris snatches Spanish GP pole from Verstappen

Lando Norris pulled off a stunning last-gasp effort to snatch pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix from Max Verstappen in qualifying at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

The McLaren driver’s final flying lap was enough to edge out Verstappen, who had looked set to secure his fourth consecutive pole position of the season.

Norris’s pole position is not only his first in Formula 1 but also McLaren’s first since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix.

The British driver’s performance highlighted his growing maturity and confidence as he continues to impress in his third season in the sport.

Verstappen will start alongside Norris on the front row, with Lewis Hamilton having to settle for third on the grid after struggling to match the pace of the front two.

It promises to be an exciting race on Sunday as the top three drivers on the grid look set to battle it out for victory in what is shaping up to be a closely fought championship.

With Norris’s stunning qualifying performance, he has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with and is ready to challenge the likes of Verstappen and Hamilton at the front of the grid.

The Spanish Grand Prix is always a thrilling race, and with Norris starting from pole position, it is sure to be a memorable one for fans and drivers alike.

As the lights go out on Sunday, all eyes will be on Norris as he looks to convert his pole position into a race win and stake his claim as a future champion in Formula 1.