“It was tricky conditions,” said Norris, who started on pole position.
“Dealing with the pressure, dealing with Max, dealing with Oscar behind me … to not have a mistake that cost me anything I guess I can take a bit of credit for that.”
Australian driver Jack Doohan crashed out of the race on the opening lap, ramping up the pressure on him to keep his seat at Alpine.
Doohan lost control on turn six, spinning on the slippery track and crashing into the wall.
The Australian has been forced to contend with speculation that he could be replaced by young Argentinian Franco Colapinto, who is Alpine’s reserve driver.
When Doohan crashed out his father, motorcycle legend Mick, shook his head in the garage.
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