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Lando Norris explained that a still-unconfirmed issue with his McLaren forced him to abandon a charge for the lead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and settle for second place.
Lando Norris revealed that an issue with his McLaren hindered his pursuit for victory at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, resulting in a second-place finish behind Max Verstappen.
Despite being instructed to push after his tyre stop, Norris had to back off due to car issues, allowing Verstappen to secure a comfortable win with a 17-second lead.
Norris also lost ground to George Russell on the opening lap, with the Brit admitting that Red Bull’s performance was superior to McLaren’s in Las Vegas.
While Norris expressed disappointment at missing out on the win, he acknowledged that Red Bull had a stronger package on race day.
Reflecting on the race, Norris emphasized the need to address the team’s race pace, noting the disparity between qualifying and race performance in recent events.
