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McLaren’s Lando Norris slammed a “shocking” fourth-place performance in Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.
During the Singapore Grand Prix, Norris dominated, but in the recent Sprint Qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas, he struggled and finished fourth, behind Max Verstappen who took the top spot. Norris expressed disappointment with his performance, mentioning struggles with balance and setup, even though he felt P4 was not the worst outcome. Looking ahead to Saturday’s Sprint, Norris remained cautious, acknowledging that McLaren is where they deserve to be in terms of pace. Despite bringing upgrades, Norris clarified that McLaren’s package remains largely unchanged. On the other hand, Oscar Piastri faced setbacks and admitted to making mistakes, noting that McLaren’s competitors appear stronger in Austin. Nonetheless, both drivers remain optimistic and ready to fight for better results.
