Motor racing-Not McLaren's finest day, says Norris as lead cut to 12 points

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 30, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris pit stops during the race Pool via REUTERS/Altaf Qadri

DOHA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Lando Norris had his first chance to win the Formula One championship in Qatar on Sunday but a McLaren strategy error meant the Briton will have to try againin Abu Dhabi next weekend.

The wrong call on whether to pit after the safety car was deployed on lap sevencost Oscar Piastri a likely win and Norris a place on the podium.