That was dramatic ! After the grass fires, rain came down in SQ3, with Norris seeming to nick pole position before his lap time was deleted.
But the McLaren man then had his effort reinstated to edge out previous leader Lewis Hamilton.
“It was wild. I am extremely happy, big thanks to the team. It was tricky,” said Norris.
“I was quite happy how we were in the dry, I was nervous. I was quick, I kept catching the Ferrari so had to keep backing off. I got a good final lap. I am happy, sad it is not for a proper qualifying but good enough.
“It was good fun, it gets your heart going. A nice surprise and a good position for tomorrow.”
