Lando Norris is feeling revitalized after an outstanding performance against his title rival Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix. The McLaren driver secured a well-deserved second place, while Verstappen’s penalties dropped him to sixth and narrowed the points gap to 47 with four races left. For Norris, this result provides a huge confidence boost as he works towards his first Formula 1 world title.
Reflecting on his strong finish in Mexico, Norris emphasized the importance of this podium during a grueling triple-header series. “It’s great going into the weekend after finishing second in Mexico,” he said. “It’s been a busy few weeks for all of us with back-to-back races, so it’s nice to get a strong result at the halfway point before heading to Brazil.”
Formula 1 now travels to Interlagos for the Brazilian Grand Prix, where the pressure is on Norris to further reduce the gap to Verstappen. The race in São Paulo is a sprint weekend that offers additional points opportunities that could prove crucial in the title fight. Norris is looking forward to the passionate Brazilian fans and the opportunity to reduce Verstappen’s lead. “The Sao Paulo Grand Prix is another fun weekend. The fans always make us feel welcome… It’s another sprint weekend so there are more points to be won. Let’s get started!”
Norris faces the challenging task of outscoring Verstappen by an average of 12 points per race to win the title. With time running out, every result counts and the Brit knows that consistency is key. If he can carry the momentum from his success in Mexico to Brazil, Norris could take another step towards realizing McLaren’s title dreams.
