P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has branded his United States Grand Prix weekend a “momentum killer” as his F1 title chances took a dent with a points loss to Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris went into the Austin round 52 points behind Verstappen, with McLaren emerging as the leading team over Red Bull, building momentum. Despite overtaking Verstappen on track during the main race, a time penalty caused Norris to swap places with the Dutchman. With Verstappen now holding a 57-point lead and only five rounds remaining, Norris acknowledged a significant setback to his championship hopes. McLaren faced a less competitive performance in the United States compared to previous races, as Circuit of the Americas’ characteristics posed challenges. McLaren boss Andrea Stella noted that their car struggles more in low-speed braking and windy conditions, expecting this race to be the toughest of the remaining events. Despite the disappointing outcome in Austin, Norris remains determined to improve and close the gap with Verstappen in the upcoming races.
