F1 News: Lando Norris Takes Responsibility For Shocking Mexican GP Q1 Exit - "I Didn't Do It, It's On Me"
Lando Norris experienced a shocking early exit during the Q1 session of the Mexican Grand Prix Qualifying, struggling with his lap time and an unexpected yellow flag. Despite the challenges, Norris placed the blame squarely on himself for not delivering when it mattered most.
Key Takeaways:
- Lando Norris made a surprising exit in the Q1 session of the Mexican Grand Prix's qualifying round.
- He encountered difficulties in securing a strong lap time and had to deal with an unfortunate yellow flag, which disrupted his momentum.
- Despite these setbacks, Norris took responsibility for his performance, admitting he failed to execute a clean lap when given the opportunity.
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In a surprising turn of events during the Mexican Grand Prix qualifying, Lando Norris found himself making an early exit in the Q1 session. The British driver struggled to clock in a competitive lap time and faced additional challenges due to an unexpected yellow flag on the track. Post-session, Norris engaged with Sky Sports for a candid interview, reflecting on his performance and the sequence of events that led to his Q1 departure.
"I got told to box for some reason [on the medium tyres]. The pace was good.
"I got told to box, so something obviously wasn't right but that wasn't a problem, I just made some mistakes on the one lap that I had and obviously, there was a yellow in the end from Fernando [Alonso]."
His tone was one of frustration but also acceptance, as he acknowledged his role in the outcome of the session.
"So that one opportunity, that one lap that I was given, I didn't put it together. I had one lap and I didn't do it, so it's on me."
It was a moment of self-reflection for Norris, as he recognised the missed opportunities and owned up to his mistakes.
The McLaren driver will start the race from nineteenth despite qualifying in last position due to Yuki Tsunoda taking a penalty for replacing his power unit.
