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Lando Norris airs ‘too difficult’ concern ahead of first crack at F1 drivers’ title
Lando Norris acknowledges that his chance to compete for the F1 drivers’ title hinges on his performance in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. Despite labelling the track as “too difficult” for overtaking, Norris managed to secure a third-place finish in the sprint race, with Max Verstappen as his closest competition. With a 22-point lead over Oscar Piastri and 25 points ahead of Verstappen in the standings, Norris is in a strong position for the championship, with 50 points available from the last two races. To secure the title, Norris needs to finish four points ahead of Piastri without being outscored by Verstappen. With a focus on qualifying, Norris is optimistic but anticipates a tough challenge against Mercedes and a competitive field. Despite the difficulties posed by the track, Norris trusts in his team and the competitiveness of his car for the upcoming race.
