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Lando Norris Reveals Shocking McLaren Issue That Cost Him Victory in F1 Las Vegas GP

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
November 23, 2025
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Lando Norris Reveals Shocking McLaren Issue That Cost Him Victory in F1 Las Vegas GP
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Lando Norris Faces Disappointment as McLaren Issues Derail Las Vegas Grand Prix Victory Bid

In a thrilling showdown at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lando Norris found himself battling not just on the track but also with an unresolved issue in his McLaren, ultimately forcing him to abandon a late charge for victory. The British driver, who finished second behind Max Verstappen, had been in a prime position to challenge for the lead when a mysterious problem emerged, significantly impacting his race performance.

Norris, who had initially set his sights on the top spot, lost ground early on, allowing Verstappen to seize the lead following a mistake at the first corner. While the reigning champion cruised to a commanding 17-second victory, Norris had to fend off a spirited challenge from George Russell, who was just two seconds behind him at the finish line.

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After the race, Norris shed light on the troubling circumstances that hindered his performance, revealing that his race engineer, Will Joseph, had communicated “some issues with the car.” This prompted Norris to “back off a bit,” leading to a frustrating experience where he felt he was losing pace at a crucial moment. “I’m pretty thankful George was also having issues,” Norris quipped, recognizing that Russell’s power steering problems provided him a buffer, albeit an unsatisfactory one, on a day when he could have fought for the win.

The underlying concern appeared to be fuel-related, with Norris expressing uncertainty about the specifics. “I need to go and see the team and understand more,” he stated, emphasizing his frustration at having to heed instructions that stifled his speed. The lack of clarity regarding the car’s performance left him feeling annoyed, especially as he reflected on the potential for a more aggressive pursuit of Verstappen.

Despite his disappointment, Norris acknowledged the undeniable superiority of Verstappen and Red Bull, conceding, “We just weren’t quick enough. They were just much quicker than us today.” Even if he had managed to come out ahead at Turn 1, he doubted that it would have altered the outcome, illustrating the stark gap in performance. “I’m still happy with P2,” he added, “but I’m not happy because it’s P2.”

Norris also observed a worrying trend in his team’s race pace, noting that while they had improved their qualifying speed, their performance during the race had suffered. “It seems like lately we’ve been able to improve our quali pace, but our race pace has taken a bit of a hit,” he remarked, drawing parallels with previous races in Brazil and Las Vegas where their qualifying results did not translate into race-day success.

As he reflected on his growing championship lead over teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris admitted that his focus was not on the title but rather on the missed opportunity in Las Vegas. “I’m just pretty disappointed with today,” he confessed, looking ahead to the next race in Qatar with hopes of regrouping. “I look forward to getting somewhere warm and just go play some golf, go play some paddle for a few days, enjoy a few days off and, yeah, do everything we can to try and win in Qatar.”

With the championship battle heating up and the stakes higher than ever, Lando Norris must now navigate the challenges ahead, hoping to turn his fortunes around in the next race. The Las Vegas Grand Prix may have ended in disappointment, but the quest for victory continues as the season unfolds.

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