P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris believes he now “has what it takes” to win titles in F1 having admitted that he “wasn’t ready” to go up against Max Verstappen earlier this season.
“Norris has emerged as the main contender to Verstappen in the championship race, benefitting from McLaren’s improved performance.Norris has reduced the gap to 44 points, but his chances suffered a blow with a sixth-place finish in Brazil.Norris acknowledged missed opportunities have highlighted McLaren’s shortcomings in challenging a driver like Verstappen.He admitted that he wasn’t fully prepared to compete against Red Bull and Max earlier in the season, but believes he is closer to that level now.Norris sees his performance since the summer break as a step in the right direction and aims to be even stronger in 2025 for a better title challenge. Despite needing to make improvements, he is confident he has what it takes to fight for a championship.”
