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Norris says McLaren lacked pace at United States Grand Prix

Lando Norris said McLaren was not quick enough after a difficult weekend at the United States Grand Prix. He also acknowledged that the team has dropped from the front to being the fourth-fastest outfit in Formula 1.

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October 26, 2026
Norris says McLaren lacked pace at United States Grand Prix

After the United States Grand Prix, Lando Norris gave a blunt assessment of McLaren's performance and said the team was simply not quick enough over the weekend. The reigning world champion described the situation as clear after a difficult event.

Norris finished fifth at the Circuit of the Americas, behind Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. His team-mate Oscar Piastri came home two places further back.

In his assessment, Norris said it was obvious that McLaren had fallen from championship-leading form to the fourth-fastest team in Formula 1.

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