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Max Verstappen suggested he could have won the F1 title ‘much earlier’ this year if he was a McLaren driver.
Lando Norris rejected Max Verstappen’s claim of winning the F1 title in a McLaren MCL38 car this year, as Verstappen secured his fourth championship in Las Vegas. Verstappen remarked that Red Bull didn’t have the fastest car for 70% of the season. McLaren’s significant improvement has put them in the lead of the constructors’ championship with two races remaining. Norris disagreed with Verstappen’s assertion, mocking it by suggesting he should pursue comedy. Ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Norris believes Mercedes is the favorite, despite the competitiveness of Red Bull and Ferrari. He anticipates a tough battle but acknowledges the strength of Mercedes and Ferrari.
