Ride onboard with Norris for the fastest lap of Friday in Abu Dhabi

McLaren's Lando Norris dominated the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, setting the pace in both Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2. Norris established a significant lead over championship rival Max Verstappen in FP2, clocking a 1m 23.083s lap, 0.363s faster than the Red Bull driver. This strong performance on soft tyres positions the Briton favorably as he chases his maiden championship title. While Norris shone, teammate Oscar Piastri managed only the 11th fastest time in FP2, highlighting Norris's standout pace.