Lando Norris ‘out of breath’ after taking stellar victory in Singapore to close in on Max Verstappen’s title lead

Lando Norris was out of breath after the challenging Singapore GP where he secured his third victory of the season.

Lando Norris ‘out of breath’ after taking stellar victory in Singapore to close in on Max Verstappen’s title lead

Lando Norris (via IMAGO)

Lando Norris successfully converted his pole position into victory at the Singapore GP. He led the race from start to finish, with championship rival Max Verstappen closely trailing him. This win marked Norris’s third Grand Prix victory of the season, bringing him significantly closer to Verstappen in the drivers’ standings.

Lando Norris expressed his excitement in the post-race interview. He said that he had a few close calls during the race, which had put him in trouble and nearly disrupted his chances of winning. Despite these tense moments, the Briton felt he managed everything well and handled the challenges effectively, which contributed to his success.

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It was an amazing race. A few too many close calls, I had a couple of close moments in the middle but it was well managed I think.
Lando Norris said

Lando Norris highlighted McLaren’s significant progress in car speed. He also acknowledged the race’s toughness, which required considerable effort and focus.

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I could push, we were flying the whole race. Still tough, I'm a bit out of breath, but a good one.
Lando Norris added
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Lando Norris insisted he wanted the biggest lead possible at the Singapore GP to achieve victory

Lando Norris explained his approach during the Singapore GP. He explained that it was easy to lock the tires, causing them to slide or lose grip on the road if he wasn’t careful. The Briton emphasized that he aimed for the biggest lead possible. This highlighted that he wanted to create a strong gap between himself and the other drivers, especially Max Verstappen.

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Andrea Stella, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
It's not that you are over pushing, sometimes you are chilling too much - maybe it was a bit of both but it was easy to lock the tyres, and I wanted the biggest lead possible. I wasn't taking it easy.
Lando Norris explained

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With Verstappen as his closest competitor in the drivers’ standings, Norris will be doing his best to win the upcoming races. The Briton is on the verge of achieving his first championship, while the Dutchman has already won it three times. Norris is determined not to miss the opportunity to clinch the title, especially with his fast car and Red Bull facing car issues.