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Jenson Button reveals intriguing F1 title favourite in three-way fight
Jenson Button believes Lando Norris is the favorite to win this year’s F1 world championship, with Norris currently sitting second in the standings behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Norris has shown strong performance and momentum in the title battle, outscoring Piastri in the past four events after a setback at the Dutch Grand Prix. Button sees Norris as the driver on the rise, despite Max Verstappen’s recent form cutting Piastri’s lead to 40 points. In Button’s view, Norris’s confidence and growing form make him a strong contender for the championship. After a positive showing at the United States Grand Prix, Button highlighted Norris’s confidence and Piastri’s struggles as key factors in the championship battle. Norris outperformed Piastri in Austin, giving him a confidence boost for the remaining races, while Piastri faced challenges throughout the weekend, impacting his mindset in the title fight.
