Lando Norris of McLaren is certain that he can put up a stronger fight for the championship next season against Max Verstappen, the recently renowned 2024 champion.
After finishing fifth in theLas Vegas Grand Prix, Verstappen’s points total now surpasses that of his nearest opponent, Norris, with two races left. Despite being 63 points behind Verstappen, Norris said that he and his team will start next season with the hope that they can win the championship.
Norris said: “Next year we will go into the season with a car we think we can win the championship with from the first race and I’m very excited for that.”
He added: “I feel like I can fight for a championship, I can say that confidently, I have what it takes, some things to work on for sure and I can fight against Max.”
Verstappen won his fourth consecutive championship this season, which solidifies his domination in the Formula 1.
“Max is the best driver in the world and one of the best drivers there has ever been in F1, so to put up a fight against him and go wheel-to-wheel is something I love… He deserves the championship but hopefully I can upset him more next year,” Norris stated.
Source: BBC