P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen currently holds a sizeable lead in the drivers’ championship with Lando Norris sitting in second place.
Lewis Hamilton believes that Lando Norris has a chance to beat Max Verstappen to the drivers’ championship this year, despite Norris currently being 78 points behind Verstappen in the standings. McLaren, with Norris leading the charge, has made significant progress and is now just 42 points behind Red Bull in the constructors’ standings. While Verstappen is the favorite with his considerable lead, Hamilton commends Red Bull’s consistent performance throughout the season. Norris has only clinched one race victory so far but has maintained a steady record of podium finishes, keeping him in contention for the championship. Although it will be a massive challenge, Hamilton sees a possibility for Norris to overtake Verstappen by the end of the season due to McLaren’s strong lineup and competitive edge against Red Bull.
