JUST IN : Verstappen Outshines Norris in Austin, Ending McLaren’s Title Dreams
Verstappen Outshines Norris in Austin, Ending McLaren’s Title Dreams
As the sun sets over Texas, Lando Norris’s hopes for a drivers’ championship are fading fast. Entering the Circuit of the Americas, he needed not just perfection but for Max Verstappen to falter. However, the Dutchman proved unstoppable, defeating Norris in both the sprint and the grand prix. The 57-point gap now leaves Norris with slim chances, needing to outperform Verstappen by an unlikely 11.4 points per weekend across the final five rounds.
The psychological impact was just as devastating. Verstappen wasn’t only faster, he was superior in every aspect: starting, attacking, defending, and rule interpretation. Despite McLaren having the quicker car, Verstappen’s skill ensured Red Bull’s return to form after a mid-season slump, denying Norris what could have been podium finishes in Austin. The rivalry between McLaren and Red Bull continues to heat up, with tensions rising as the season heads to its final stages.
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