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Lando Norris reckons his title rival Max Verstappen would have “lapped us” in the Brazilian Grand Prix had Verstappen started at the front of the field rather than 17th
During the Brazilian Grand Prix, Lando Norris acknowledged that if Max Verstappen had started at the front of the field, he would have likely lapped the competition, including Norris. Verstappen’s impressive performance saw him go from 17th to first, ultimately winning the race with a significant lead. Norris finished sixth after experiencing difficulties on the wet track and facing a potential investigation for a start procedure infringement. Verstappen’s victory extended his championship lead over Norris to 62 points. Norris criticized the rule allowing teams to change tires during red flag periods, as it benefited Verstappen and other podium finishers. Despite Norris’ struggles in the race, he acknowledged Georges Russell’s strong performance and expressed frustration with his own mistakes impacting his final position. Post-race investigations were initiated for Norris, Russell, and other drivers for various incidents during the event.
