Lando Norris admits to being ‘down’ following his ‘demoralising’ defeat against Max Verstappen at Brazilian GP
McLaren driver Lando Norris had a shocker of an outing in the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix despite starting from P1.
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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
Lando Norris had an outing to forget in Round 21 of the 2024 F1 season. He was only able to manage a P6 finish whereas his championship rival Max Verstappen triumphed in the event despite starting from way down in P17.
Following this, Lando Norris has recently admitted to being extremely down. The F1 extravaganza has reached the sparkling city of Las Vegas for Round 22 and ahead of the event, the Brit has in detail talked about his missed opportunity at the wet Interlagos.
For a week, I was pretty down after Brazil. I had the realization that things were out of my control. It was pretty demoralising, but you learn to accept – that’s life.
Lando Norris said ahead of Las Vegas GP
Lando Norris: "For a week, I was pretty down after Brazil. I had the realisation that things were out of my control. It was pretty demoralising, but you learn to accept – that's life."
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) November 21, 2024
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Looking at the reaction of the 25-year-old, it is quite clear that he has pretty much given up on the 2024 drivers’ championship. The ongoing campaign has only three races remaining and Norris is currently 62 points behind Max Verstappen.
Team orders to ‘not change’ at McLaren despite Lando Norris’ timid title chase
While Lando Norris has sounded extremely dejected with what happened at the Brazilian GP, he has asserted that McLaren will continue with its team orders. Oscar Piastri has been playing second fiddle for quite some time because of Norris’ title chase.
Nothing is going to change.
Lando Norris said ahead of Las Vegas GP
Asked if McLaren will cease with team orders now that the drivers championship is a bit out of reach, Lando Norris says: "Nothing is going to change."
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) November 21, 2024
Norris has been one of the standout performers of the 2024 F1 season. He has shone brightly this year and has managed to amass three Grand Prix wins alongside his 12 podium finishes.
The 25-year-old could have had more had certain things panned out in his favor. McLaren is leading the constructors championship after a very long time and Norris’ main target now will be to keep his team at the front while closing the gap to Verstappen as much as possible. The remaining three races of the year will be extremely fascinating for varied reasons.
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