The way Lando Norris handled the different challenge of overtaking Charles Leclerc can put him on the best path for the rest of the season. Starting from second place on the grid, the Brit got stuck behind Leclerc at the Circuit of the Americas.

Lando Norris branded F1's track limits rules 'silly' after multiple warnings during the United States Grand Prix

Lando Norris said him picking up a track limits strike while trying to overtake was one of the “silliest rules” that Formula 1 has. Having lost out to Leclerc in the opening lap, Norris was trying to regain second place but had to be extra careful about keeping all four wheels on the track with the threat of a penalty looming.

Lando Norris weighed in on his race-long battle with Charles Leclerc, admitting that it took longer to get past than expected.

Lando Norris has described F1’s track limit violation system as “one of the silliest rules” in the sport. The Brit picked up three strikes early on during Sunday’s United States Grand Prix, meaning he was unable to attack Charles Leclerc at will without risking a time penalty.

Lando Norris was content with second in Sunday's United States Grand Prix as the gap between himself and Oscar Piastri is cut to 14.