Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a qualifying effort that earned high praise.
The full starting grid, with all penalties applied, has been published. It indicates Norris set to start at a disadvantage despite being the pole-setter. The grid changes mean he will start behind rivals he beat in qualifying.
McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri suffered a terrible qualifying session. He admitted his lap was crap. Piastri faces more pain in Spain after his qualifying struggles. He will have to make up ground in the race from a poor starting position.
The final grid adds extra tension for McLaren. Norris will have to climb back quickly to avoid losing more ground. Piastri must salvage what he can. McLaren will be frustrated by the setback.