US EditionLando Norris Staying Calm with Formula 1 Title in His Sights at Qatar GP
Lando Norris holds a 24-point lead to secure his first F1 world title if he out-scores Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri by two points during the Qatar GP weekend.
- On Sunday, Lando Norris has a big enough lead not to panic heading into the Qatar Grand Prix as he nears his first Formula 1 title at 26 years old.
- The Las Vegas disqualification altered the standings and momentum as both McLaren team cars failed skid plank thickness checks, costing Lando Norris 18 points and Oscar Piastri 12.
- Tyre limits and weekend points matter: Norris needs at least two more points than rivals to clinch as 33 points are on offer at Lusail International Circuit.
- Max Verstappen's recent form tightens the title race as his comeback in recent weeks fuels a fifth straight crown bid, while his 69 wins rank third behind Michael Schumacher.
- Lewis Hamilton's struggles have grown more visible after Las Vegas, where he recorded his worst-ever qualifying, while Ferrari faces pressure after John Elkann's criticism and Charles Leclerc remains winless.
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Lando Norris makes worrying admission ahead of Qatar sprint and F1 title-decider
Lando Norris will start the Qatar sprint in P3 (Photo: Sky Sports) Lando Norris says he does not expect to win the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, in what could be a major blow to his Formula 1 title hopes. Norris has the chance to clinch the F1 drivers’ championship this weekend at the Losail International Circuit, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. After both McLarens were shockingly disqualified from last weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix,…
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lando Norris has a comfortable enough lead to avoid panicking ahead of Sunday's penultimate Formula 1 race in Qatar. The McLaren driver is close to securing his first F1 title. The 26-year-old Briton holds a 24-point advantage over his teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, whose brilliant comeback in recent weeks has him moving ever closer to a fifth consecutive title. Verstappen's 69 wins put him third on th…
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