Lando Norris highlights ‘impossible’ McLaren challenge after Austin struggle

Lando Norris did not have an enjoyable day behind the wheel on Friday at the Circuit of the Americas.

By Fergal Walsh · Racing News 365

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Lando Norris labeled it "impossible" to put a clean lap together during Friday practice in Austin.
The McLaren driver finished seventh-fastest in Free Practice 2 after an oversteer moment at Turn 15 ruined his soft-tire run.
Norris remains optimistic about the car's pace and hopes small overnight tweaks will resolve the difficult handling.

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McLaren driver Lando Norris admitted it felt "impossible" to string a complete lap together during Friday practice at the Circuit of the Americas. Norris encountered a challenging session in Free Practice 2, finishing as the seventh-fastest driver after oversteering into Turn 15 during a soft-tire qualifying simulation.

Despite the difficult handling, Norris remained optimistic about McLaren's underlying speed heading into qualifying. He noted that the car showed strong pace in sectors and expressed hope that overnight setup adjustments would resolve the handling issues ahead of the United States Grand Prix.

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Lando Norris highlights ‘impossible’ McLaren challenge after Austin struggle

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