Lando Norris sets pace in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Championship leader Norris had the edge on McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.

Lando Norris led the way in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix practice. Pic: Altaf Qadri/AP

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.