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Lando Norris is hunting for his first F1 title this year – but as he faces a challenge from team-mate Oscar Piastri, he also sees Max Verstappen as a major threat.
Lando Norris emphasized that it would be unwise to rule out Max Verstappen from the Formula 1 title contention this season. McLaren currently holds the top two spots in the drivers’ championship, with Oscar Piastri leading Norris. Verstappen is in third place, trailing Piastri by 25 points. Despite McLaren’s strong start to the season, Norris acknowledges Verstappen as a formidable competitor for the title. Norris highlighted that mathematically, any driver on the grid still has a chance to win the championship, dismissing the notion that it’s solely between him and Piastri. He pointed out Verstappen’s consistent podium finishes and race wins as evidence of his prowess in the title fight.
