P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren is unsure whether Max Verstappen’s conduct on the formation lap prompted Lando Norris to be aggressive at the start of F1’s Las Vegas GP.
McLaren is uncertain if Max Verstappen’s behavior on the formation lap influenced Lando Norris’ aggression at the start of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite starting on pole, Norris made a mistake at Turn 1, allowing Verstappen to claim the lead and secure the victory. Norris defended his position well initially but slipped to third after running wide in the opening corner, later regaining a spot before encountering issues. McLaren acknowledges their lack of pace compared to Red Bull and Verstappen, expressing the need for improvement in performance. Norris took responsibility for his error at Turn 1 but highlighted the overall superiority of Red Bull’s speed in the race.
