P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris is emerging as Max Verstappen’s main rival in the battle for the drivers’ championship this season.
Lando Norris has emerged as Max Verstappen’s biggest rival in the drivers’ championship this season and currently sits 78 points behind the Red Bull driver. Norris wishes he could rewind time due to some errors he made, reflecting on moments he could have done better. Despite these setbacks, Norris remains satisfied with his overall performance this season, especially after claiming his first F1 victory. However, he acknowledges there have been races where he didn’t maximize his results, like in Spain and Hungary. Norris’ season has had ups and downs, from strongly challenging Verstappen in races like Imola to facing difficulties like the collision in Austria. Ultimately, Norris remains determined and focused on improving for future races to close the gap to Verstappen in the championship.