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Lando Norris has explained his state of mind following Max Verstappen’s “demoralising” victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Lando Norris expressed how Max Verstappen’s “defining moment” victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix impacted his mood in the days that followed. Despite starting from pole position at Interlagos and Verstappen starting from P17, Norris dropped to sixth place by the race’s end. The race outcome allowed Verstappen to extend his championship lead from 44 to 62 points, leading Norris to acknowledge the near-closure of his title aspirations. The McLaren driver described the swing in fortunes during the race as a “demoralising” realization that things were out of his control, leaving him feeling down for about a week after the race. Norris accepted the variable nature of luck in Formula 1, citing how fortune favored him in his victory at the Miami Grand Prix, emphasizing that luck can change and accepting the unpredictability of racing. Ultimately, he remained optimistic that success would come his way again in the future, understanding the ebbs and flows of competition in Formula 1.
