P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has expressed he is “proud” that McLaren has taken the F1 title fight in 2024 to this stage based on Max Verstappen’s earlier-season dominance.
Max Verstappen has a chance to seal the deal in Las Vegas ahead of Norris in the championship standings. Despite Red Bull’s early dominance, Norris’ win in Miami shifted the momentum towards McLaren. However, mistakes have hindered Norris’ pursuit to close the gap to Verstappen. Norris acknowledges that the championship was lost in the first six races when Red Bull had a significant lead. Despite the title picture, Norris remains focused on giving his best in every race. McLaren faces a challenge from Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship, adding pressure on Norris to perform well in Las Vegas.
