Lando Norris acknowledges performance gap to Oscar Piastri in Singapore
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
During sprint qualifying at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris finished fifth while teammate Oscar Piastri outpaced him in the final phase by 0.133 seconds. Norris initially performed better in earlier sessions, taking seventh in SQ1 and third in SQ2. He admitted to having no excuse for the difference in performance during the shootout. The competition continues as drivers prepare for the main race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit this weekend.
- •Norris took seventh in SQ1 and third in SQ2
- •Piastri outpaced Norris in the top-10 shootout
- •Norris acknowledges performance gap without excuses
- •Main race set for this weekend in Singapore
- 9:05 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris: “No excuse” for Singapore gap to Oscar Piastri
"Lando Norris says he has “no excuse” for his poor performance in sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix. After taking seventh in SQ1, 0.020s ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, and third in SQ2, 0.534s faster than the Australian, Norris ended up fifth in the top-10 shootout. He was outpaced by Piastri by 0.133s in that final phase. “I just don't think I put ...Keep reading
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