Lando Norris has brushed off Max Verstappen’s claim the championship would have been over “a long time ago” if he was driving a McLaren, saying it fits Red Bull’s approach of “just talking nonsense.” Norris entered the Qatar Grand Prix weekend with a 24-point buffer over Verstappen and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri at the top of the world championship standings.

Lando Norris has a match point in Qatar over Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, but everything will have to go his way to secure the title with one race left.

Lando Norris faces more fallout from the Vegas GP as F1 issues a hefty fine for swearing on live TV, adding to his race disqualification.

Lando Norris’ title hopes took a hit with McLaren’s double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but Jolyon Palmer has pinpointed an earlier moment from the race where the British driver fell for Max Verstappen’s ‘mind games’.

Despite finishing second, it was a good result in the championship battle for Lando Norris because he extended his lead over his nearest rival, Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth.