P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris is looking good on the timesheets – but a further look into the Briton’s Friday practice has caused Norris concern.
Lando Norris expressed his concerns about his pace struggles around the Las Vegas Strip Circuit by suggesting a road car might lap faster than his McLaren car. Despite finishing second in the second practice session, he was slightly behind Lewis Hamilton. Norris was satisfied with his qualifying simulation run but struggled during the race runs due to increased fuel load. He admitted his difficulties with high-fuel racing and expressed the need for improvements, particularly with different graining issues. Norris aims to keep the F1 title fight alive until Qatar, although he acknowledged the challenges of the low-grip Las Vegas circuit for the upcoming weekend. Despite hoping for improved track conditions, he remained skeptical and described the current conditions as very challenging with mixed feelings.
