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Lando Norris wasn’t content with his winning margin in F1’s Sao Paulo GP, believing Max Verstappen would have beaten him had he started higher up.
Lando Norris expressed dissatisfaction with his winning margin in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, believing Max Verstappen could have beaten him if he had started higher. Due to his victory at Interlagos, Norris increased his lead over his teammate Oscar Piastri in the title race by 24 points. This race virtually ended Verstappen’s chances for the championship, as he fell 49 points behind Norris with three races left. While Norris and McLaren halted Red Bull’s recent performances, he wasn’t as pleased with their competitiveness compared to the previous race in Mexico. Norris acknowledged Verstappen’s pace and believes he could have won if he had a better starting position, emphasizing the challenges faced with car balance during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, agreed with Norris’s opinion on Red Bull’s race strategy, highlighting the high level of tire degradation during the event. Norris still expects Verstappen to pose a challenge in the remaining races, despite his current lead in the championship standings.
