The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice session turned tense for McLaren driver Lando Norris when he narrowly avoided a collision with championship rival Max Verstappen. The incident occurred as Norris was heading out for a fresh run, aiming to post competitive lap times ahead of the weekend’s sessions.

As Verstappen inadvertently moved into Norris’ path, the McLaren driver reacted swiftly to avoid any contact. The near-miss was captured both on track cameras and over the team radio, where Norris’ exasperation was audible: “What’s this guy doing? I almost crashed.” Fortunately, both cars emerged unscathed, and no further action was reported. Read Also Formula 1 Championship Scenarios: What Lando Norris, Max Verstappen & Oscar Piastri Must Achieve To...

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