Yas Marina Practice Reveals the Final Title Tensions
Today's practice sessions—particularly FP2, held under the floodlights—gave us the first true verdict on who has the advantage in this spectacular, high-stakes, three-way title decider. The most significant statement of the day was delivered by the championship leader, Lando Norris . After dashing in FP1, Norris put down an emphatic marker in the crucial FP2 session, topping the timesheets with a 1:23.083 . He finished a commanding 0.363 seconds clear of his nearest rival, Max Verstappen . Norris needs a clean, flawless weekend, and his pace today suggests the McLaren MCL39 is perfectly dialled in for the day-to-night conditions of Yas Marina . This psychological win is a massive boost for Lando, who is desperately seeking to secure his maiden World Drivers' Championship . The Hunters: Max and the Mercedes Surprise While Norris established clear daylight, the hunters are right behind. Max Verstappen finished a close second, despite some early drama ...
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