Lando Norris makes astonishing claim over Austin F1 qualifying struggles

Lando Norris struggled for performance during qualifying for the United States Grand Prix.

By Fergal Walsh · Racing News 365

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:50 AM

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Lando Norris called his McLaren the hardest car he has ever driven after qualifying eighth in Austin.
A track limits violation deleted Norris's final lap time, which dropped him two spots to eighth.
McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri qualified one spot ahead in seventh place.

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Lando Norris labeled his McLaren the hardest car he has ever driven following a difficult qualifying session at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. McLaren endured a challenging day, with Oscar Piastri qualifying seventh and Norris dropping to eighth after his final lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits.

Despite having the underlying pace for second place, Norris criticized the car as nasty to drive and blamed McLaren's slow-speed performance in the third sector as dreadful. However, he remains optimistic about recovering in the race.

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