P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris is 52 points behind championship leader Max Verstappen with 180 left on the board.
Lando Norris has refuted Max Verstappen’s notion that winning the F1 world championship for Red Bull is “unrealistic,” suggesting Verstappen may be downplaying his chances to boost his morale. Norris currently leads Verstappen by 52 points in the F1 drivers’ standings with 180 points up for grabs in the remaining six races. Despite Verstappen finishing second at the Singapore GP and minimizing the points gap, Red Bull had a tough outing at the Italian GP, prompting Verstappen to express doubts about their title aspirations. However, Norris believes Verstappen remains the favorite and expects Red Bull to bounce back stronger once they address their issues, acknowledging that Verstappen has been competitive in many races. Overall, Norris sees Verstappen’s comments as a way to cope with the challenges and stresses the Dutch driver is still in a more advantageous position in the championship battle.
