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Norris Admits Defeat in 2024 Title Race: ‘The Doors Are Almost Shut’

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
November 21, 2024
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Norris Admits Defeat in 2024 Title Race: ‘The Doors Are Almost Shut’

Nov 20, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (4) during media availabilities at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lando Norris has conceded that his hopes of clinching the 2024 Formula 1 world championship have all but vanished, following a crushing defeat at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The McLaren driver, who started on pole but finished sixth at Interlagos, now trails Max Verstappen by 62 points with only three races remaining.


“A Defining Blow in Brazil”

The race in Brazil, where Verstappen surged from 17th to first in a dazzling display, was a turning point in the championship. Norris candidly admitted that the results were difficult to stomach.

“It was a defining moment for the championship. The doors are almost shut,” Norris said ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.

“For a week, I was pretty down after Brazil because I had that realization of things being pretty much out of my control now, not within reach necessarily.”

The 25-year-old, who secured his first career victory earlier this year in Miami, reflected on the emotional toll of watching his championship hopes fade.

“That’s a tough realization when hopes and belief are so high. For it to get knocked down so much all of a sudden was pretty demoralizing.”


“Learning and Looking Ahead”

Despite the setback, Norris remains optimistic about his growth as a driver. He admitted he wasn’t fully prepared to challenge Verstappen and Red Bull earlier in the season but feels he has since stepped up his game.

“I probably wasn’t outright ready to go up against Red Bull and Max. I think I am now, and it’s probably too late to do that,” he said. “What I’ve done since the summer break is closer to what I need to be, and I think that is close to being good enough to fight for it next year.”

Norris also praised Verstappen, calling him one of the greatest drivers the sport has ever seen.

“Max is probably one of the best drivers ever in Formula 1. I don’t think you’ll probably get a much better driver than Max in Formula 1 ever again,” he said. “For me to fight against that person, it takes a bit more than what I’ve probably achieved this season.”


“McLaren’s Focus on the Constructors’ Title”

While the drivers’ championship is slipping away, McLaren remains in a fierce battle for the constructors’ championship, leading Ferrari by 36 points. Norris emphasized the importance of putting the team first in the final rounds.

“The team will always come first,” he said when asked about his priorities for the remainder of the season.


“The Las Vegas Showdown”

As the championship moves to the glitzy streets of Las Vegas, Verstappen is on the verge of clinching his fourth consecutive world title. To keep the fight alive, Norris must finish at least three points ahead of Verstappen, requiring a top-eight finish even if Verstappen scores zero points.

For Norris, this season has been a bittersweet journey—a breakthrough year marked by immense growth and a realization of what it takes to challenge at the very top. While his title dreams for 2024 may be over, he’s already setting his sights on 2025, determined to convert lessons learned into championship success.

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