Can Lando Norris postpone Max Verstappen’s fourth world title celebrations? After an extraordinary feat in Brazil, where he won after starting from 17th position, the Dutchman further extended his lead over his rival.
With three races left in the 2024 F1 season, the Red Bull driver can secure the world championship in Las Vegas, but the McLaren rival still has a chance to keep the title fight alive.
Currently, there are 62 points between them: Max Verstappen leads the standings with 393 points, while Norris has 361. Charles Leclerc, in third with 307 points, is out of contention.
There are still 86 points up for grabs, distributed as follows:
– Las Vegas: 26 points
– Qatar: 34 points (including the Sprint Race)
– Abu Dhabi: 26 points
We’ve already outlined the scenarios that would allow Max Verstappen to clinch the title. Now let’s look at how Lando Norris can keep the competition alive until Abu Dhabi.
What does Lando Norris need to stop Max Verstappen?
To keep his championship hopes alive, Lando Norris must score at least 3 more points than Max Verstappen. If the Briton wins in Las Vegas, his gap would shrink to 56 points, gaining 25 over his rival (assuming the Dutchman scores 19, including the fastest lap).
Here’s how Lando Norris can stop Max Verstappen in Las Vegas:
– Norris finishes second, Verstappen finishes third without the fastest lap
– Norris finishes third, Verstappen finishes fourth without the fastest lap
– Norris finishes fourth with the fastest lap, Verstappen finishes fifth (or lower)
– Norris finishes fifth with the fastest lap, Verstappen finishes sixth (or lower)
– Norris finishes sixth with the fastest lap, Verstappen finishes seventh (or lower)
– Norris finishes seventh with the fastest lap, Verstappen finishes eighth (or lower)
– Norris finishes eighth with the fastest lap, Verstappen finishes ninth (or lower)
– Norris finishes ninth with the fastest lap, Verstappen finishes outside the points (or lower)
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