Lando Norris kept his composure under pressure on Saturday to claim second place on the grid behind Max Verstappen in qualifying for Sunday's United States Grand Prix.

Under pressure to perform as he bids to overhaul McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri's 22-point advantage in the drivers' title race, the 25-year-old Briton, who was fastest in Friday's opening practice, admitted he lacked the pace to beat Red Bull's four-time champion and claim pole.

"It has been more of a struggle today for whatever reason," said Norris. "Yesterday I was quite comfortable and I don't know if everyone has improved a bit or the wind today hurt us a bit more.

"We were both struggling quite a bit more to put the laps in and be as quick as Max.

"We were pushing. I'm happy with P2 -- it could have been worse. Th

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