Who is leading the Las Vegas Grand Prix practice sessions?

Lando Norris led the second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Why are drivers concerned about Oscar Piastri's form?

Fellow drivers are perplexed by Oscar Piastri's sudden drop in performance compared to his teammate, Lando Norris.

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Vegas GP: Practice chaos as Norris tops disrupted session

Q: What caused the red flags during the Las Vegas GP practice?

The practice sessions were disrupted by red flags, including one caused by a loose manhole cover and another due to a gearbox issue.

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Summary

Lando Norris led second practice despite two red flags.
A loose manhole cover caused a session-halting red flag.
Oscar Piastri's recent form slump baffles fellow drivers.

Vegas GP: Practice chaos as Norris tops disrupted session

Pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix remains undecided after a heavily disrupted second practice session. Championship leader Lando Norris set the fastest lap, but the session was halted by two red flags, including one caused by a loose manhole cover on the famous Las Vegas Strip. This disruption meant teams, including McLaren, missed out on vital long-run data.

Adding to the intrigue, Oscar Piastri's recent performance slump has become a major talking point. Fellow drivers Pierre Gasly and Max Verstappen expressed surprise at his struggles, with Gasly calling it 'inexplicable' given his previous strong form. Verstappen agreed, noting the significant gap that has emerged between Piastri and his teammate Norris.

Despite these challenges, multiple teams including McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull are vying for pole. While Norris cannot secure the championship this weekend, he has the opportunity to significantly impact Max Verstappen's title defense, as the Dutchman trails by 49 points.