P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris sets eye-opening early pace after Max Verstappen skirmish
Lando Norris displayed impressive speed during the F1 weekend in Abu Dhabi, leading the practice sessions ahead of the title-deciding race. He holds a 12-point lead over Max Verstappen and is 16 points ahead of his teammate, Oscar Piastri. Norris set a blistering pace with a lap time of 1:23.083s, outperforming both Verstappen and Piastri. Verstappen was involved in a minor incident with Norris during practice, which prompted a brief radio message regarding potential impeding. Although there was tension on track, stewards decided not to investigate the incident, deeming it not severe enough to warrant further action. Despite the drama, Norris maintained his focus and continued to showcase his competitive edge.
