P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris’ Mexican GP is now likely a question of damage limitation – and though Q1 circumstances weren’t ideal, he knows most of the blame is on him
Lando Norris made a costly mistake in the Mexican Grand Prix qualifying, admitting that his error was “quite silly.” He overshot the entry into Turn 12, running wide onto the exit kerb and ultimately having to abort his lap. This left him in 19th place for the race, even though he had been consistently finishing on the podium in the previous four races. Norris also lost a banking lap earlier due to a technical issue, which added to the pressure on his final lap. Despite the unfortunate yellow flag caused by Fernando Alonso’s spin, Norris still had a chance to improve his time, but it was spoiled. He was frustrated with himself for pushing too hard when he didn’t need to and acknowledged that he needed to exercise more self-discipline in the future. McLaren team boss Andrea Stella emphasized that Norris should learn from this experience and focus on getting just what he needs out of the car without taking unnecessary risks.
Source: The Race
