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Lando Norris has dismissed the idea that the Mexico City and São Paulo Grands Prix are pivotal to his charge to the F1 drivers’ title.
Lando Norris has dismissed the notion that the São Paulo Grand Prix marked a “turning point” in the F1 season, emphasizing his focus on winning the drivers’ championship.
With a 24-point lead over team-mate Oscar Piastri after the Interlagos round, Norris has made significant progress in the past six races, turning a 34-point deficit into a 58-point advantage.
The McLaren driver’s dominant performance in Brazil also widened the gap to Max Verstappen in third place to 49 points, further solidifying his position.
Heading into the final three grands prix and one sprint, Norris is on track to secure his first F1 title, but remains cautious not to celebrate prematurely.
Despite consecutive strong results in Brazil and Mexico City, Norris views them as just part of his ongoing effort to perform at his best each race weekend, without labeling them as pivotal moments.
Emphasizing the importance of staying grounded and focused on the upcoming challenges, the British driver acknowledges the need to maintain his consistent performance till the end of the season.
