Lando Norris secured pole position in Las Vegas despite making a major error on his final Q3 lap, thanks to a huge time buffer he created earlier in the run. His early-lap advantage proved big enough to protect him from the mistake and still keep him ahead of the field.
The Las Vegas session was one of the toughest of the 2025 season, yet Norris delivered under pressure once again, locking in his third consecutive pole as he pushes closer to sealing the world championship. His consistency in critical moments made the difference.
Telemetry data reveals exactly how Norris pulled it off — and also sheds light on why his teammate Oscar Piastri couldn’t climb higher than fifth. The numbers show Norris extracting pace from places where Piastri couldn’t match him, especially in the opening sectors.
With this pole, Norris edges even nearer to the 2025 title, proving once more that he thrives in high-stakes qualifying sessions. His ability to build early momentum on a lap gave him a cushion no one else could overcome.
The session began in chaos due to heavy rain and large pools of standing water, an unusual sight for Las Vegas. These conditions made the challenge even greater, but Norris adapted quickest, giving him the platform for another standout result.
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