P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris dominated the Mexico City Grand Prix last weekend to retake the lead of the drivers’ championship.
1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes the Azerbaijan Grand Prix served as a wake-up call for Lando Norris in the title battle. During the race in Baku, then-championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed into the barrier on the opening lap, providing a major opportunity for Norris, who was trailing by 31 points in the standings. Despite a challenging grand prix, Norris only managed to finish in seventh place, gaining six points on Piastri’s lead. Norris has since outscored Piastri in every race, reclaiming the lead in the standings after a dominant victory in Mexico City. According to Villeneuve, Norris’ recent strong performances stem from the setback in Baku, with the driver now leading Piastri by a single point with four rounds remaining. Villeneuve believes Norris will be unstoppable on his path to the title if he maintains his current form, as seen in his impressive drives in Singapore, Austin, and Mexico.
