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Lando Norris was left to rue bad luck on a day when his F1 drivers’ title hopes nosedived.
Lando Norris experienced misfortune during the F1 race at Interlagos, while Max Verstappen clinched the drivers’ championship title. Starting from pole, Norris aimed to close the gap to Verstappen, who began in 17th place, but ended up finishing sixth as Verstappen secured victory. Despite the setbacks, Norris remains behind Verstappen by 62 points in the championship standings. Norris lamented the impact of a red-flag pit stop, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of wet conditions in racing. He acknowledged the team’s decision to pit as correct but criticized the rule that allowed competitors a free tyre change under red-flag circumstances. Nevertheless, Norris remains determined to keep pushing forward despite the disappointing outcome.
