P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren’s Lando Norris admitted he “would rather be” in Max Verstappen’s shoes as he chases the Red Bull driver for the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship. Verstappen hasn’t won a race in six Grands Prix amid Red Bull car struggles and resurgent rivals. Norris is among the Dutchman’s adversaries and has steadily cut into Verstappen’s lead […]
“Verstappen’s winless streak in the last six Grands Prix reflects Red Bull’s car struggles and increasing competition from rivals, with Norris narrowing the gap in the F1 Drivers’ standings to 62 points. Verstappen expressed concern over Norris and McLaren posing a threat to Red Bull’s championships after the difficult race at Monza. Despite Norris acknowledging the challenge of overcoming Verstappen’s lead in the remaining races, he also believes Red Bull will bounce back quickly once they solve their issues. Verstappen was frustrated after the Italian GP, but Norris believes it was just a temporary setback and that Red Bull will regain their strength soon. While Verstappen remains the favorite for the title, McLaren faces a significant gap to close compared to the top teams heading into qualifying at Baku. The pressure is on McLaren to improve their performance as Norris acknowledges that only flawless performances can challenge Verstappen for the Drivers’ Championship.”
