Lando Norris News
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lando Norris GBR | 423 |
It was a cracking Sao Paulo Grand Prix all round, with a frenzy of action, overtaking and controversy, and it didn't even need rain to spice things up.
Lando Norris has extended his world title lead over Oscar Piastri to nine points after he won the Sao Paulo GP Sprint while his McLaren team-mate crashed out.
F1's teams and drivers are braced for "very uncertain" weather conditions at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Saturday with a risk of heavy rain and winds.
Lando Norris pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest time of the sole Interlagos practice session ahead of Friday evening's Sprint Qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Formula 1's three-way title race resumes this weekend in Brazil with a different McLaren driver at the top of the standings for the first time in over six months.
Just 36 points separate Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen after the North American double-header which provided plenty of drama.
Lando Norris has insisted the dominant win in the Mexico City GP that has taken him back to the summit of F1's world championship does not yet carry wider significance.
Lando Norris delivered a dominant and statement win in the Mexico City Grand Prix to reclaim the leadership of the world championship from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by a single point with four races of the season to go.
Lando Norris delivered a defiant response to being booed after winning the Mexico City Grand Prix, insisting he cannot stop laughing at his critics after a weekend of dominance.
Lando Norris burst to the top of the timesheet in impressive fashion in final practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix to set himself up for a shot at pole in Saturday night's qualifying session, with Lewis Hamilton second for Ferrari.
Lando Norris believes McLaren have work to do to tame a car that is "a bit all over the place" at the Mexico City Grand Prix after they trailed Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes on the headline times in Friday practice.
Lando Norris has revealed he did not use the tape Red Bull attempted to remove at last weekend's United States Grand Prix, calling the situation "amusing".
McLaren have removed the repercussions imposed on Lando Norris after team-mate Oscar Piastri bore some responsibility for their collision in the Austin Sprint, leaving the title rivals back competing on a “clean slate” from this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix.
Formula 1 heads to Mexico City for this weekend’s latest Grand Prix with focus more than ever on the top of the Drivers’ Championship after a dramatic Sprint weekend in Austin saw Lando Norris and Max Verstappen make further inroads into Oscar Piastri’s points lead.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull were on blistering form in Austin, dominating both qualifying sessions along with relatively comfortable victories in the Sprint and the main Grand Prix.
With McLaren's handling of the Drivers' Championship battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris already in the spotlight, disaster struck as the pair both retired from Saturday's United States Grand Prix Sprint after another first-lap collision.
Lando Norris insisted the collision with Oscar Piastri that saw both McLarens retire from the Sprint will not change his approach to the start of Sunday's United States Grand Prix as he vowed to go for the win on what could a prove a crucial day in F1's title race.
Max Verstappen's late-season title charge has gathered further pace after he won the United States GP Sprint as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crashed together.
Lando Norris revealed he will face "repercussions until the end of the season" for the first-lap contact with McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Grand Prix.
Andrea Stella says a "very detailed" McLaren review of Lando Norris' Singapore collision with Oscar Piastri is required to ensure the drivers retain "trust" in the team.
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
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