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Lando Norris is chasing his first drivers’ championship this year and is locked in battle with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.
Lando Norris discussed the crucial factor that will determine the outcome of this year’s F1 title battle, highlighting the importance of minimizing errors. He is currently in a championship duel with his teammate Oscar Piastri, who currently leads by 16 points as they head into the summer break. McLaren has been dominant this season, winning 10 out of the 13 races held so far. The competition between Norris and Piastri has been closely matched in terms of pace in the first half of the season. Norris emphasized that the driver who can avoid making minor mistakes in qualifying or during the race will likely emerge as the champion by the end of the year. He pointed out that their battles have often been decided by qualifying performances, with the first lap presenting the best opportunity for one to outdo the other. Norris highlighted that with McLaren’s strong car, the battle for the title within the team revolves around minimizing errors rather than outperforming each other on the track.
