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Lando Norris revealed he was “close” to spinning out during his final Q3 lap that earned him pole position for F1 Las Vegas GP.
British driver Lando Norris narrowly avoided spinning out during his final Q3 lap, securing pole position for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite challenging wet conditions, Norris clinched his third consecutive pole this season at the rain-soaked Las Vegas Strip Circuit. With standing water affecting the track, teams opted for Wet tires in Q1 and Q2, but the top 10 shootout in Q3 saw Intermediates in action. Norris faced treacherous conditions and managed to edge out Max Verstappen for the front row of the grid in what he described as “difficult and slippery” circumstances. The McLaren driver’s final effort in Q3 secured him pole position, although he had a close call at the tricky final corners, almost losing control of his car like his rival Alex Albon did in Q1. Despite his initial doubts due to the team’s struggles in Vegas last year, Norris expressed satisfaction with his performance and unexpected success at the iconic racetrack.
