P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Despite McLaren showing strong pace during Friday practice in Bahrain, Lando Norris ran into difficulties.
“Lando Norris expressed his concern about the severe tyre degradation in Bahrain after the first two practice sessions. Despite finishing FP2 in second place behind his team-mate Oscar Piastri, Norris highlighted the challenging conditions of the Bahrain track, known for its abrasive surface. The extreme track circumstances on Friday, exacerbated by the hot weather, posed a significant challenge to the drivers. Norris noted the degradation was much greater than during pre-season testing in February. Despite the tough conditions, he emphasized that McLaren’s pace was reasonable for the day. On the other hand, Piastri, who set the fastest lap time, was satisfied with the changes made to his car and aims to close the gap in the championship standings behind Norris. Overall, both drivers had a mix of challenges and successes on Friday in Bahrain.”
