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Norris Shines in Practice, Red Bull Struggles Ahead of Race

8/2/2025

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In an exhilarating practice session, McLaren's Lando Norris blazed ahead with a stunning lap time of 1m 15.624s, closely pursued by teammate Oscar Piastri at 1m 15.915s. Meanwhile, Red Bull faced challenges with car balance, as both Verstappen and Tsunoda voiced their struggles. As teams transitioned to soft tires for qualifying simulations, the stage is set for a fiercely competitive race on Saturday.

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In an exhilarating practice session, McLaren's Lando Norris blazed ahead with a stunning lap time of 1m 15.624s, closely pursued by teammate Oscar Piastri at 1m 15.915s. Meanwhile, Red Bull faced challenges with car balance, as both Verstappen and Tsunoda voiced their struggles. As teams transitioned to soft tires for qualifying simulations, the stage is set for a fiercely competitive race on Saturday.