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F1 Results Today: McLaren take huge Norris risk as door thrown wide open at Las Vegas GP
Teams at the Las Vegas Grand Prix had to stay alert for the third consecutive practice session on Friday night, with the track starting wet due to earlier showers.
Drivers opted for intermediate tyres at the beginning of the session as they navigated around the cold and damp track.
Championship leader Lando Norris took a risk by being the first to switch to slick tyres, showing great skill and control as he handled the challenging conditions.
As the track dried, other drivers followed suit and began setting faster lap times during qualifying simulation runs.
Drama ensued as Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a potential collision with slow-moving cars on the track, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the session.
Track evolution played a crucial role in performance, with small timing differences proving to be significant in the final results.
Additionally, Max Verstappen is the current F1 world champion, having secured his fourth drivers’ championship in the previous season.
