But Norris has now revealed that drinking the water, which is heated by the internals of an F1, makes him feel sick.
Addressing the challenges of the hot conditions, Norris said: "Hot temperatures, so engine and tyres were very difficult, especially knowing with a one-stop to get to the end with good pace, you need to protect a lot at the beginning to give yourself confidence you'd make it to the end, so tough.
"And even physically, I still don't use a water bottle. It makes me feel too sick, so I can't use it.
"I can't do too many fluids when I drive. I just barf it back up."
Asked if that had ever happened, Norris replied: "No, but I just know it will so that's why I avoid it.
"So it's tough, but I come prepared, I've done my training, and as you can see I'm ready to go again."