P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris says he’s “more confident” about McLaren’s chances this weekend than in Las Vegas despite a “messy” Friday practice.
The second practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was disrupted by two red flag periods, resulting in limited running time. Additionally, half of the grid had to sit out the first practice session to allow rookies to drive, according to F1 rules. Lando Norris, reflecting on Friday at the Yas Marina Circuit, described the day as messy with only a few laps completed. Despite this, he quickly gained confidence and comfort in the car, which performed well. However, he acknowledges the need to improve overnight in order to compete for top positions in qualifying, as the competition is expected to be very close. Norris hopes to find the small improvements needed to make a big difference in tomorrow’s race.
