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‘Not true’ – F1 champion addresses Lando Norris speculation
Former F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Lando Norris is more affected by criticism than he lets on, particularly after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix where Norris missed a chance to maximize points when his teammate Piastri crashed out. Villeneuve suggests Norris is feeling the pressure of the championship battle with Piastri and now with Verstappen entering the fray, McLaren’s focus may be shifting away from the driver’s title. McLaren is on the verge of securing their second consecutive constructors’ championship in Singapore, but eyes are on adding a drivers’ title which has eluded them since Lewis Hamilton’s win in 2008. Norris and Piastri have been the frontrunners, but Verstappen’s presence has added a new dimension to the title fight with seven races remaining in the season.
