Lando Norris credits his recent surge in the Formula 1 standings to his strategy of disregarding negative comments. Following his victory in Sao Paulo, Norris now leads the championship by 24 points over his teammate Oscar Piastri with three races remaining.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen showcased another remarkable performance at Interlagos, finishing third after starting from the pit lane due to a poor qualifying session. Despite not winning, Verstappen’s impressive drive drew attention, coming within 11 seconds of the race leader.
Norris celebrated his first Brazil win, McLaren’s first since Jenson Button in 2012, describing the race as “amazing.” He expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, emphasizing his focus on internal motivation rather than external criticism.
However, Norris remains concerned about McLaren’s pace compared to Verstappen’s performance. He acknowledged the need for improvement, expressing disappointment at not being faster given Verstappen’s strong showing.
Verstappen, though trailing Norris by 49 points, acknowledged that a fifth consecutive title is now out of reach. Despite this, he expressed pride in his team’s performance and their relentless pursuit of improvement.
Kimi Antonelli had a standout weekend for Mercedes, achieving his best F1 result to date. Antonelli remains optimistic about his future in the sport, aiming for his first win by the end of the season.
Ferrari experienced a challenging race as Charles Leclerc crashed out, and Lewis Hamilton retired due to damage. Hamilton, visibly disappointed, vowed to bounce back in the next race and strive for better results.
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