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Jacques Villeneuve names F1 star who was “really above the rest” at Sao Paulo GP
1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve praised Lando Norris for his outstanding performance during the Sao Paulo GP weekend, calling him “above the rest” in his driving.
Norris claimed victories in both races from pole positions, extending his lead in the championship to 24 points over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with three rounds remaining.
Despite a setup disaster that saw him knocked out in Q1, Max Verstappen managed to climb back to the podium, keeping his championship hopes alive, albeit 49 points behind Norris.
Villeneuve commended Norris for his flawless performance and ability to gather all possible points, positioning him as the favorite for the title.
Kimi Antonelli also impressed with top-two finishes, outperforming his teammate George Russell for the first time in his rookie F1 season.
Villeneuve highlighted the resilience of Verstappen, who started from the pits, overcame an early puncture, and nearly secured second place, showing determination to stay in the title race.
