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Bernie Ecclestone questions “too cocky” Lando Norris in 2025 F1 title fight
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes Max Verstappen will win the championship in Abu Dhabi, raising doubts about Lando Norris’ ability to perform under pressure. Norris currently leads Verstappen by 12 points in the 2025 F1 drivers’ standings before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. A podium finish for Norris on Sunday could secure him the title, even if Verstappen wins the race. McLaren’s recent setbacks in Vegas and Qatar have allowed Verstappen to stay in the title hunt. The Yas Marina Circuit suits McLaren’s strengths, particularly Norris, who has excelled there in the past. Ecclestone has criticized Norris for being “over-confident” and “too cocky,” while praising Verstappen for his exceptional skills and predicting his victory in the championship battle.
