F1
Lando Norris sets pace in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
McLaren on top as Red Bull continue to struggle
Lando Norris set the pace in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Christian Horner dismissed “noise” surrounding Max Verstappen’s Red Bull future.
Verstappen continued to battle balance issues with his car during Friday’s running in Jeddah, where he finished the day third fastest and almost three tenths adrift of Norris’ time.
The four-time world champion is contracted until 2028 but Marko has previously suggested it contains performance-related break clauses, as speculation linking Verstappen with Mercedes and Aston Martin goes on.
