P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris is chasing a 52-point gap to Max Verstappen in the drivers’ championship with just six rounds remaining this year.
Lando Norris downplays Red Bull’s recent struggles in F1, pointing out McLaren’s tougher start this season. Red Bull, after a strong start, has fallen back and hasn’t won since the Spanish Grand Prix in June. McLaren now leads the constructors’ championship by 41 points, with Norris 52 points behind Max Verstappen in the drivers’ standings. Norris acknowledges Red Bull’s potential for a comeback in the final quarter of the season, despite their current difficulties. He notes that Red Bull’s struggles were most evident in Italy and Azerbaijan races, with Verstappen having a tough time in Baku. Norris emphasizes that Red Bull’s setbacks don’t necessarily reflect the team’s overall performance and believes the championship is still Verstappen’s to lose.
