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Lando Norris responds to Max Verstappen “talking nonsense” about the F1 title race.
Lando Norris has accused F1 title rival Max Verstappen of “talking nonsense” about this year’s world championship battle during an interview with F1.com before the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen claimed he would have “easily” secured the title if his Red Bull had been as competitive as Norris’s McLaren. Despite being 104 points behind initially, Verstappen remained in the title race but now faces slim hopes. Norris responded fiercely to Verstappen’s comments after increasing his lead to 25 points by finishing third in the Qatar sprint race. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the team’s approach rather than engaging in verbal spats. Norris is positioned to potentially clinch his first world championship in Qatar, needing to outscore teammate Oscar Piastri by four points. The title situation hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming races, with the possibility of the championship extending to the grand finale in Abu Dhabi.
