Las Vegas GP: Friday's action in pictures

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F1 drivers experienced the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in the rain for the first time ever during Friday night’s epic qualifying session – and for most it was like driving on ice. But championship leader Lando Norris skillfully held his own at the top of the field, which bodes well for the McLaren driver’s chances of scoring a third consecutive win on Saturday.

In the interim, here’s our recap in pictures of the day’s thrilling action in Sin City.