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Damon Hill wants Lando Norris as champion…because he’s British
Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 champion, supports Lando Norris for this year’s championship due to their shared nationality. Many have raised concerns about British bias in the 2025 F1 season, accusing McLaren of favoring Norris over his Australian teammate, Oscar Piastri. McLaren has denied any favoritism, but has strived to maintain a fair competition as Norris and Piastri compete for the championship. With only two races left, Norris leads the standings with Piastri and defending champion Max Verstappen both trailing by 24 points. Can Norris become Britain’s 11th F1 champion by outscoring his rivals by a small margin in the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix? Damon Hill, a supporter of Norris, believes in his championship potential and highlights the strong tradition of British F1 champions.
