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Lando Norris wary of Max Verstappen ‘threat’ after being ‘bitten’ by Baku
Lando Norris admitted that both he and Oscar Piastri struggled during the race weekend in Baku, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of their Formula 1 title battle.
Despite Piastri’s setbacks in Azerbaijan, where he crashed both in qualifying and the race, his championship lead remained relatively intact, while Norris faced his own challenges, finishing in seventh place.
The gap between Piastri and Norris narrowed from 31 points to 25, with 199 points up for grabs in the upcoming races, including seven grands prix and three sprints.
Max Verstappen’s consecutive wins have reignited the championship battle, as he sits 69 points behind Piastri and 44 points behind Norris, remaining a contender in the title race.
Norris acknowledged the improved performance of Red Bull and their competitive race pace, noting that they remain a strong threat in the championship fight.
Although aware of their upcoming challenges at certain tracks, Norris emphasized the importance of improving their performance after a less-than-ideal weekend in Baku.
