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Schumacher delivers painful Norris snub but he has a point
Despite becoming the new F1 world champion, Lando Norris still faces skepticism about being the best in the field. At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he clinched the title with just a two-point lead over previous champion Max Verstappen, who showed a remarkable performance in the latter half of the season. This victory marked Norris’ first world championship and saw McLaren secure both the drivers’ and constructors’ titles for the first time since 1998. Throughout the season, Norris struggled with errors and faced tough competition from his teammate Oscar Piastri, before his season turned around after retiring due to an engine failure in the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite Verstappen finishing third in the championship, he’s been considered by some, like Ralf Schumacher, as the best driver in Formula 1 due to his leadership and performances this season.
