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Can a 70-point deficit be overturned in just nine grands prix? Lando Norris will need some help according to F1’s seven-time champion.
Lewis Hamilton believes that Lando Norris will need some luck to beat Max Verstappen and set a new F1 record for this year’s championship. Despite Norris’ recent success in cutting the points gap, it remains a challenging task with the difference in performance between McLaren and Red Bull. Both drivers acknowledge the tough road ahead, with Verstappen saying Norris would have to be flawless to clinch the title. If Norris manages to achieve this, it would be a remarkable feat, surpassing the largest points deficit overcome since the current points system was introduced in 2010. Hamilton, a former McLaren driver, is rooting for his old team to secure their first constructors’ title since 1998, especially as they are just 30 points behind Red Bull. The prospect of McLaren potentially winning the constructors’ championship adds an exciting dimension to the F1 season, with Hamilton hoping for a close battle that will captivate fans until the end.
