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Norris doesn’t blame F1 Las Vegas track for accident
During the race, McLaren driver Lando Norris crashed heavily on the third lap when his car lost control at Turn 11. Norris attributed the crash to a combination of factors, including a bump on the track, cold tires, reduced downforce, and a few other variables. He mentioned that the effects of the bump seemed larger than usual during that specific lap. When asked about changing the track, Norris downplayed the suggestion, stating that it was a rare combination of circumstances and that slight differences in his approach could have made a difference. Despite the crash, Norris felt okay and was taken to the hospital for precautionary checks. He mentioned feeling frustrated about being out of the race early on and acknowledged that his teammate, Oscar Piastri, had shown great pace.