# Lando Norris Qualifies Eighth After Poor Qualifying

> Lando Norris admits 'very bad job' in qualifying for F1 US GP despite aiming for front row.
- Title: Lando Norris Qualifies Eighth After Poor Qualifying | Shortify
- Summary: Lando Norris admits 'very bad job' in qualifying for F1 US GP despite aiming for front row. Lando Norris qualified eighth in F1 US GP after a track-limits…
- Keywords: lando norris, mcclaren, united states gp, qualifying, track limits, sports, cars, Lando, Norris, Qualifies, Eighth, Poor
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lando-norris-laments-very-bad-job-in-qualifying-for-f1-united-states-gp/10868026
- Author: Ed Hardy
- Published: 2026-10-24T23:24:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lando norris, mcclaren, f1, united states gp, qualifying, track limits, sports, cars
## Lando Norris Qualifies Eighth
Lando Norris qualified eighth in F1 United States GP after a track-limits breach dropped him from sixth.

> The car was very strong today in terms of pace
## Norris Says 'Very Bad Job'
Norris admitted he did a 'very bad job' in qualifying despite thinking a front row was possible.

> I did a very bad job today
## McLaren Struggles in Qualifying
McLaren failed to score a podium in last three grands prix after being outdeveloped by Red Bull behind Mercedes and Ferrari.

> We struggle a lot in sector three and there's very slow speed
## Norris on Car Performance
Norris called the car 'insanely difficult to drive' but believed he could have achieved a front row result.

> Probably the hardest car I've ever had to drive in my life
## McLaren's Upgrade Package
McLaren brought its first stage of the final upgrade package to Texas, featuring a revised front suspension geometry and altered diffuser profile.

> We try and improve it every time
## Norris Hopes for Race Result
Norris expressed faith in a good race result despite struggling with slow speed and sector three performance.

> I think I still have faith that we can get a good result tomorrow
## Key takeaway

Lando Norris qualified eighth in F1 US GP after a track-limits breach dropped him from sixth, saying he did a 'very bad job' despite believing he could have achieved a front row result.