Norris says he was afraid in every corner during Austin qualifying

Lando Norris was left eighth in United States Grand Prix qualifying after his lap time was deleted for track limits in the closing stages. Speaking to Viaplay, he said he believed he should have been second, but had driven badly.

McLaren had been on the back foot in practice at Austin despite bringing upgrades, but Norris briefly appeared among the front-runners in qualifying. The fight for pole only gathered pace later in the session.

Norris said the car felt poor and was difficult to drive, but he believed P2 remained possible and accepted that taking it was his responsibility. He described being afraid in every corner, fearing that something would happen or that he would make a mistake; he said this made it very difficult. He added that he had no confidence in the car.