P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has expressed that “risking it more” inspired him to produce his “best” ever lap in F1 as he secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix.
Lando Norris secured pole position by outpacing Max Verstappen in Q3 by a margin of 0.031 seconds, ending Red Bull’s dominance in qualifying. Despite George Russell’s crash ending the session prematurely, McLaren’s unexpected competitiveness stood out amid their earlier struggles. Norris described his pole-setting lap as one of the best in his career, highlighting the challenges he faced in extracting maximum performance from the car. He acknowledged the need to take more risks in high-speed sections to match Verstappen’s pace and emphasized the importance of nailing every aspect of the track. Despite concerns over tire degradation, Norris remains optimistic about McLaren’s performance relative to Red Bull and other top teams in the upcoming race at the Circuit of the Americas.
