P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen now sits just 24 points down on Lando Norris in the fight for the drivers’ championship.
Lando Norris stated that he will not alter his approach towards Max Verstappen despite the Dutch driver’s late surge in the F1 championship race. Verstappen, initially not seen as a main title contender, narrowed the gap after the summer break and benefited from McLaren’s disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. With just 24 points separating Verstappen from Norris, the competition remains fierce in the remaining two rounds, with additional points up for grabs in Qatar this weekend. Despite the threat posed by Verstappen, Norris emphasized that McLaren’s procedures and mindset towards the competition will remain unchanged. He highlighted the continuous acknowledgment of Verstappen’s capabilities and Red Bull’s performance throughout the year, stressing the importance of consistency in handling the championship race dynamics. Norris expressed confidence in the team’s performance and emphasized the focus on identifying areas for improvement without altering their established approach towards the competition.
