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Lando Norris has conceded the timesheets made things “look better than it is” as he headed a McLaren 1-2 in second practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Lando Norris had a strong performance during the opening outing at the Yas Marina Circuit, finishing second in FP1 and then setting the fastest time in the second practice session. McLaren enjoyed a significant advantage over their rivals, with Norris leading the team with a four-tenth lead over Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg in third place. Despite their strong showing, Norris believes that their competitors are closer than the times suggest. Norris expressed satisfaction with the car’s performance but highlighted areas for improvement in both low and high fuel settings. He emphasized the need to maintain a competitive edge as he anticipates tougher competition in the upcoming races. McLaren has the opportunity to clinch the Constructors’ Championship this weekend if they can maintain their lead over Ferrari. Norris is focused on making incremental gains to stay ahead of the competition by optimizing tire management and finding the right balance between performance and preservation.
