Lando Norris calls his United States Grand Prix qualifying performance a ‘very bad job’
McLaren’s Lando Norris admitted his qualifying laps in Austin were far below his standards, sparking concerns ahead of the race weekend.
McLaren driver Lando Norris expressed clear disappointment after the qualifying session for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, describing his effort as a “very bad job”. The British teenager, who qualified eighth on the grid, said he felt he had not extracted the full potential of the MCL60 and that the lap times were “terrible” compared to his expectations.
According to Motorsport Week, Norris told the team’s engineers that he was “frustrated” with the lack of grip and the inability to get a clean run in the final minutes of the session. Autosport echoed the sentiment, noting that Norris highlighted a “very bad job” in his post‑qualifying interview, adding that the driver felt the car’s balance was off and that he struggled to find the optimal racing line. Motorsport.com also reported the same comments, confirming that the McLaren driver was keen to improve his performance for the race on Sunday.
The eighth‑place start puts McLaren behind the front‑row Mercedes and Red Bull cars, but still ahead of rivals Ferrari and Alpine. Norris’ candid assessment reflects the pressure on McLaren to close the gap to the leading teams as the championship enters its final quarter. The driver also hinted that the team will focus on tyre management and aerodynamic tweaks ahead of the race, hoping to convert the qualifying setback into a stronger race‑day result.
For Indian fans: The United States Grand Prix race will start at 12:00 pm IST on Sunday, 27 October. Live coverage is available on FanCode, with pre‑race analysis and qualifying replays also streaming on the platform. Norris’ comments are likely to dominate the post‑qualifying discussion on Indian social media, as fans hope the Brit can climb the order and keep his championship hopes alive.
Source: Motorsport Week