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Lando Norris denied his mistakes cost him a win to Max Verstappen in the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he argued Red Bull was “way faster” than McLaren.
Lando Norris started the Brazil Grand Prix in pole position but lost the lead to George Russell at the start. Norris felt that wheelspin caused him to lose ground to Russell. He believes the left side of the grid may have been more favorable. Norris also lost positions to Alpine drivers and Max Verstappen after a pit stop before a race stoppage. Despite criticism of the tyre-change rule under red flags, Norris defended the timing of his pit stop. Verstappen’s dominant win from 17th place showcased Red Bull’s superior pace in the wet conditions, leaving Norris to finish sixth. The McLaren driver acknowledged that Red Bull had a faster car and Max was destined to overtake him regardless of strategy.