A tantalising prospect - but can Norris now take advantage?
Summary
Lando Norris has the chance to lead the world championship for the first time in six months if he wins the Mexico City Grand Prix. Starting from pole position, Norris is 14 points behind his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, who starts in seventh. With only a few races left in the season, Norris hopes to capitalize on this opportunity.Key Facts
- Lando Norris is currently 14 points behind Oscar Piastri in the championship standings.
- Norris starts the Mexico City Grand Prix in pole position while Piastri starts in seventh place.
- This is Norris's first pole position since the Belgium Grand Prix in late July.
- Norris achieved pole with an impressive lap, beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.262 seconds.
- Max Verstappen's recent strong performance was hindered by a lack of grip this weekend.
- Norris acknowledged the competitive threat from drivers like Verstappen, Piastri, Leclerc, and Hamilton.
- The race from the starting grid to the first corner is nearly 800 meters, giving an advantage to drivers starting second and third.
- Drivers behind Norris, such as Leclerc and Hamilton, plan to be aggressive at the start of the race.
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