P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris pipped title rival Max Verstappen by just eight-thousandths of a second in the opening practice session for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris enters the final round of the campaign 12 points clear of reigning champion Verstappen as he chases a maiden world title. Norris’ time of 1:24.485s left him only 0.008s […]
Lando Norris narrowly beat Max Verstappen by just 0.008s in the first practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, extending his lead to 12 points in the championship race. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari followed closely in third place, only 0.016s behind Norris, with a minor spin during the session. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli finished fourth, while teammates George Russell and Carlos Sainz also performed well in the top 10. The practice session in Abu Dhabi saw several reserve and rookie drivers in action, with Haas’ Ryo Hirakawa impressing by almost breaking into the top 10. The session highlighted the unique challenges of the Abu Dhabi circuit and set the stage for an exciting final round of the season.
