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Lando Norris’ hopes of a late-season title surge ended in Las Vegas with Max Verstappen clinching his fourth consecutive championship.
Lando Norris acknowledges that even with a flawless season, he would not have been able to win this year’s drivers’ championship. His hopes were dashed in Las Vegas last weekend when Max Verstappen secured his fourth championship. Verstappen’s dominant performance in the first half of the season, winning seven of the first ten races, put him in a strong position. Despite closing the gap later in the season, Norris admits that Red Bull had the upper hand throughout. Looking ahead, Norris aims to challenge for the title from the start of next season, eager to bring McLaren their first drivers’ championship in 17 years. Despite falling short this year, he remains proud of his achievements and is optimistic about McLaren’s prospects for the future.
