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 could win the Drivers' Championship title at the Qatar Grand Prix, but Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen will be doing everything they can to stop that from happening. The young Brit will guarantee top spot in the standings if he takes victory at the Lusail International Circuit, no matter where his two closest rivals end up.

Formula 1 championship leader Lando Norris has insisted McLaren won't change its approach for the Qatar Grand Prix weekend as he seeks to secure a maiden driver

IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi commented on McLaren team principal Andrea Stella's apology to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after the Las Vegas GP.

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.