Lando Norris set the tempo on the opening day of motion on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, constructing a commanding benefit over his championship rival Max Verstappen within the second observe hour.
After he topped the timesheets in FP1 by simply 0.008s, Norris repeated the feat in FP2 as he set a time of 1m 23.083s to beat the Crimson Bull driver by 0.363s, each drivers reaching their quickest laps on gentle compound tyres.
With the title on the road, ending the primary day of the ultimate spherical firmly on prime places the Briton in a robust place to chase down his maiden championship, particularly together with his group mate Oscar Piastri solely managing to set the eleventh quickest time in FP2.
Click on go on the video participant above to trip onboard with Norris for his flying lap on the Yas Marina Circuit.
