The Las Vegas Grand Prix FP2 had a dramatic twist! 🏎️
Lando Norris, the championship leader, seized the spotlight in a disrupted practice session, setting the pace ahead of the highly-anticipated race. But here’s where it gets interesting: Norris’ dominance was challenged by Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc, with the latter facing a late mechanical setback.
drivers were cautious as a light sprinkle of rain created tricky conditions. Norris, with a comfortable lead in the championship, posted a 1m 33.602s lap, despite two red flags disrupting the session.
As the track dried, Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri showed their pace, but it was George Russell who initially topped the timesheets. However, Norris fought back, becoming the first to break the 1m 34s barrier, only to be momentarily beaten by Leclerc.
Qualifying simulations added more excitement as Antonelli and Norris traded top spots. But with just over 20 minutes left, a red flag paused the action. The session resumed with a time crunch, and Leclerc’s gearbox issue added to the drama, ending his session prematurely.
Norris emerged on top, closely followed by Antonelli and Leclerc. The top 10 included Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, but the real controversy lies in the midfield battles. Lance Stroll, Pierre Gasly, and Carlos Sainz outpaced Piastri, who struggled to register a soft tyre lap.
And this is the part most people miss: the midfield battle is heating up! With Norris and Leclerc’s teams in the spotlight, can the midfield contenders close the gap? Will the red flags and mechanical issues play a strategic role in the race? Share your predictions in the comments below!