Lando Norris forewarns McLaren about challenging car ahead of US Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Lando Norris expressed concerns regarding the performance of his McLaren ahead of the upcoming United States Grand Prix. Referring to the car as one of the hardest he's had to drive, Norris's remarks challenge assumptions about the vehicle's competitive capabilities despite a strong summer performance. The team will need to address these issues as they prepare for the race weekend. A continued strong performance will be critical for McLaren's goals this season.
- •Norris described the McLaren as one of the hardest cars to drive.
- •He made these comments ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
- •The team performed strongly over the summer.
- •Norris's feedback raises questions about car competitiveness.
- •The US Grand Prix presents an important opportunity for McLaren.
- 5:56 PMMotorsport.com — Norris issues brutal warning to McLaren: “One of the hardest cars I’ve ever had to drive”
"When a Formula 1 driver strings together a streak of pole positions and commanding race victories, the natural assumption is that their car is perfectly dialled in and driving like it's on rails. But Lando Norris is completely shattering that illusion for McLaren fans as the grid prepares for the United States Grand Prix. Despite an incredibly strong run over the summer that saw him ...Keep reading
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