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Lando Norris has insisted the Drivers’ Championship in the 2024 Formula 1 season will remain Max Verstappen’s “to lose” despite McLaren’s advantage over Red Bull.
Lando Norris is trailing Max Verstappen by 59 points in the Singapore Grand Prix standings, needing to outscore him by nine points per round in the remaining seven events. McLaren’s rise in F1 has coincided with Red Bull’s decline, with Verstappen missing the podium in the last two races. McLaren seized the Constructors’ Championship lead in Baku by capitalizing on Red Bull’s struggles. Norris, although seen as having a strong chance, believes the title is still Verstappen’s to lose. Red Bull’s issues with the RB20’s balance contrast with their dominance earlier in the season. Norris’s celebrations after wins have changed as he recognizes his potential championship contention.
