Lando Norris was particularly complimentary of Max Verstappen at a press conference in Las Vegas, considering him “one of the best drivers in the history of Formula 1.”
While Max Verstappen started the season with a string of victories, the 2024 title seemed like a simple formality for the Red Bull driver. However, the surprising and rapid arrival of McLaren at the forefront has long led to believe in a return of Lando Norris.
However, after a memorable Brazilian Grand Prix contested in the rain and concluded with an incredible victory for Max Verstappen, Norris's title hopes have greatly diminished.
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Norris : “What I have done since the summer break is closer to what I need to be”
Lando Norris thus underlined the difficulty of facing a driver of the caliber of Max Verstappen, probable future quadruple F1 world champion.
“No one has faced Max this early in their career, halfway through the season, and fought, I think, reasonably,” Norris said. “I mean I'm here, but there's no one else doing it, you know?
“So I did my best. I didn't do well enough. And I always admitted it. I think Max is probably one of the best drivers in the history of Formula 1 and I don't think you can find a much better driver than Max in Formula 1 again.”
“It's my opinion, but it's what I believe in and for me to go against that belief, to fight against this person that I know is so good, takes a little more than what I have probably achieved this season, but I think what I've done since the summer break is closer to where I need to be, and I think it's close to being good enough to contend for next year ”concluded the McLaren driver.
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