P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris reveals he panicked when he woke up to wet conditions after a pre-qualifying nap.
Lando Norris described the wet qualifying session as “stressful as hell” but managed to secure pole position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
He dominated the treacherous wet conditions to claim his third consecutive pole and seventh pole position of the season, edging out Max Verstappen.
His McLaren teammate and title rival, Oscar Piastri, could only manage fifth place, dealing a blow to his championship aspirations.
Norris highlighted the challenging nature of the session, admitting that every corner felt like a potential crash.
Despite the difficult conditions, he remained focused and recognized the importance of capitalizing on the opportunity to extend his championship lead.
Moving forward, Norris is focused on maintaining his performance in the upcoming race and is wary of the uncertainties that lie ahead.
