F1 LIVE | Reactions to Norris taking pole in Las Vegas for McLaren
Photo: RacePictures
Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
It's time for the first competitive session in Sin City — follow qualifying for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix here!
F1 LIVE | Qualifying for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix
What happened during the first day in Las Vegas?
Charles Leclerc set the pace in the first session of the weekend in Las Vegas. The Monegasque driver set a 1:34.8, finishing ahead of Alexander Albon and Yuki Tsunoda.
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Championship leader Lando Norris then reclaimed the lead in FP2. The McLaren driver set a 1:33.6.
Continuing the pattern seen at the Sao Paulo GP, Kimi Antonelli finished second behind the Briton, with Leclerc completing the top three. The Ferrari driver’s session ended on a sour note due to a gearbox failure. Max Verstappen set the ninth fastest time.
There was also a mysterious red flag during FP2. Race control shared it happened because a marshal reported a loose manhole cover at Turn 17.
After the first sessions, there are more question marks than answers. Read our feature on that topic here!
Leclerc topped FP1 in Las Vegas - Photo: Race Pictures
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The weather in Las Vegas
According to the FIA's weather report, the chance of rain decreases as the weekend progresses. Heading into Qualifying on Friday night, there is a 20% chance of showers. On Sunday, that number goes down to 0%.
As things stand in the battle for the 2025 world title
| Standings | Drivers | Points | Gap |
| P1 | Lando Norris | 390 | |
| P2 | Oscar Piastri | 366 | -24 |
| P3 | Max Verstappen | 341 | -49 |
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