![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30954621.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Screenshot-2023-09-15-at-224026.jpg\")
<\/p>\nF1 drivers have been hopping in and out of ice baths in a bid to cool off in Singapore \u2013 but McLaren\u2019s Lando Norris has gone for something a little different.<\/p>\n
Cooling down between sessions is absolutely essential at the Marina Bay Circuit, which is not far from the equator. The logic goes that if a driver can cope with the Singapore Grand Prix, they can cope with anything.<\/p>\n
Temperatures were typically stifling on Friday as the teams prepared for qualifying and Sunday\u2019s race. After practice, the drivers jumped into their own private baths filled with ice.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Michael Schumacher\u2019s son Mick could 'quit Formula One in favour of new sport\u2019 <\/b><\/p>\n
READ MORE: Lizards halt Max Verstappen's F1 return as engineer spots 'Godzilla' on track <\/b><\/p>\n
However, in Norris\u2019s case, he seemed to opt for something which wouldn\u2019t look out of place in a Harry Potter movie \u2013 an ice cauldron. McLaren posted footage of the Brit gingerly stepping into the pot-style bath, which had steam and mist pouring off it.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, it\u2019s cold,\u201d says Norris as he steps in. After sitting down, he asks: \u201cWhy\u2019s it bubbling? It\u2019s mint.\u201d<\/p>\n
Does Norris need to leave McLaren to secure a race-winning car? Tell us in the comments section below<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30954618.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Screenshot-2023-09-15-at-224118.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
He is then told by a team member it\u2019s because of the dry ice. After rubbing his face and dipping it in the water, Norris repeats: \u201cThis is mint.\u201d<\/p>\n
Norris was fourth and sixth in the two practice sessions at a track where McLaren, who have introduced their final set of upgrades for the season, are expected to challenge for a podium behind the dominant Red Bull of world champion Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it was a reasonable Friday,\u201d said Norris. \u201cIt was good to get the new bits on the car and everything\u2019s looking positive from that side at the minute.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a nice improvement from what we had. I think it\u2019s done everything that it should have done, so a good job by the team to get the upgrade here and for it all to work as it should. I think the pace is reasonable, we might not be as good as Ferrari, but we\u2019re in a good fight for a good position otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ferrari were surprisingly fastest in both sessions, with Charles Leclerc topping FP1 and Carlos Sainz leading the way in FP2.<\/p>\n