McLaren Team Principal Calls Far Change In Las Vegas After Norris' Scary-Looking Crash

McLaren team principal gave the media an update on the situation of Lando Norris after a scary-looking crash at Las Vegas Strip Circuit.

McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both had to start the 2023 Las Vegas Gran Prix from the back of the grid after a disappointing qualification result.

Both drivers then profited from the carnage, in turn, one of the first laps of the race and moved up into P12 and P13, increasing their chances of scoring some decent points for their team.

However, on lap 3, Norris lost control of his McLaren going through turn 11 and countersteered into the wall at a very high speed, which sent him sliding into the opposite wall at the end of the run-off area in turn 12.

The 24-year-old didn't respond to his race engineer for a few seconds before saying he was okay, but it was clear from his voice that he was in pain. His team principal, Andrea Stella, told the media after the race:

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The team principal thinks the bump in the turn 11 is dangerous and should be removed before future races at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.

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