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Lando Norris says that McLaren’s slow start to 2024 gave Max Verstappen a relatively easy season, but that the Dutchman drove perfectly to win a fourth drivers’ championship. Verstappen finished f…
Lando Norris acknowledges that McLaren’s slow start allowed Max Verstappen to have a relatively easy season, but praises Verstappen for driving flawlessly to secure his fourth drivers’ championship. Verstappen clinched the title with a fifth-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on every opportunity, regardless of his car’s performance.
Norris admires Verstappen’s consistency and talent, emphasizing that the Dutch driver excels both when his car is the best on the grid and when he has to fight for positions. He commends Verstappen for his flawless performance throughout the year, with no notable mistakes or downsides in his driving.
Despite McLaren’s improved performance later in the season, Norris believes that had they been competitive from the beginning, they could have put more pressure on Verstappen. He notes that as McLaren caught up, Verstappen and Red Bull showed some vulnerabilities, but overall, their season was characterized by consistency and few errors.
Norris reflects on the lessons learned from competing against a driver of Verstappen’s caliber, highlighting his ability to extract maximum performance from the car in every race. He acknowledges that Verstappen’s excellence lies in his consistency, performance under pressure, and relentless pursuit of perfection on the track.
