As the Vegas race will take place on 18 November and with a start time of 10pm after qualifying gets under way at midnight, temperatures have been predicted to possibly drop as low as four degrees Celsius.
This has caused a different challenge for the preparations of teams used to racing in a championship that typically and famously races in hot climates.
There has already been plenty of speculation into how the low temperatures will impact car performance in Vegas – particularly tyre warm-up and how the cold could also be a factor into how the tyres interact with a new track surface, which is expected to contain significant slippery surface oils.
When asked by Autosport what preparations he has completed so far ahead of the Vegas race, Norris quipped he was “learning how to play poker, things like that” as well as outlining his thoughts on the possible problem for drivers quickly losing sensation in their hands while driving at rapid speeds in close to freezing conditions.
“There's a lot more you do than normal,” the McLaren driver explained.
“I've already done my simulator work for Vegas. The temperature is one to prepare for, both in terms of a driver's hands [and usual car set-up and driving preparation].
“You know, you need your hands to work well when you're driving, so being on top of all of that is something we're already looking into.
“Just simple things sometimes, with hand warmers and gloves and whatever.”
Source: Autosport