Norris: F1 title was over after first six races, aim now is beating Ferrari

After a frustrating qualifying session, Norris is now focused on ensuring McLaren beats Ferrari in the constructors' championship

Lando Norris feels that the 2024 Formula 1 championship was already lost in the first six races, long before he entered contention, but nonetheless was proud to have taken it to Las Vegas. The Briton effectively called time on his outside championship bet after the Brazilian Grand Prix, and needs to outscore Max Verstappen by three points in Las Vegas to at least remain in mathematical contention until Qatar's sprint race.

That's when Max dominated, when Red Bull were too far ahead and points got to a gap which was just too difficult to claw back. 'So I'm proud. I'm happy we brought it as far, and it's us, no one else.' Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38 Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Norris agreed that the main focus of the race was in beating the Ferraris to ensure McLaren could keep hold of its constructors' championship lead.

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