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Lando Norris dominates chaotic Vegas FP2 despite loose manhole drama

A record-breaking lap wasn’t enough to escape the chaos. How loose infrastructure turned FP2 into a high-stakes scramble for F1’s elite.

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Lando Norris dominates chaotic Vegas FP2 despite loose manhole drama

Gully Drama at Norris' Best Time

World Championship leader Lando Norris was fastest in FP2. The red flag had to be waved twice. A manhole cover had come loose.

2025-11-20T22:30:00+00:00

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The second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 saw Lando Norris top the timesheets with a narrow lead. His lap of 1:33.602 was just 0.029 seconds faster than Andrea Kimi Antonelli. However, the session was disrupted twice by loose manhole covers near Turn 17, causing red flags and delays for several teams.

Norris set the fastest time early in FP2, edging out Antonelli by a tiny margin. The McLaren driver’s session was not without trouble, though—his team faced delays when the loose manhole covers forced a stoppage. The issue affected multiple drivers, but Norris remained quickest overall.

Norris leads the way after a disrupted FP2, but the loose manhole covers created problems for multiple teams. The final practice session will give drivers another chance to fine-tune their setups before qualifying. Organisers will need to address the track issue before the next session begins.

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