P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Norris never thought a win was in the cards
Lando Norris thought he had lost his second place in the Singapore Grand Prix when he hit the wall, but moments later George Russell crashed as well. Norris admitted that he never believed he could beat Carlos Sainz for the win. Russell’s crash caused him to lose third place on the final lap, as he was trying to put pressure on Norris. However, Norris knew he had no chance of overtaking Sainz and focused on protecting his second place. Both drivers played it smart and managed to keep the Mercedes drivers behind them. Norris praised the performance of his McLaren, saying their pace was strong and marginally better than Ferrari’s. He also acknowledged the great races by Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Sainz.
Source: Racer
