Lando Norris expressed his gratitude towards his late mentor, Gil de Ferran, following his triumph at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Securing victory from pole position at Interlagos, Norris solidified his position as the leading contender for the Formula 1 title.
Currently, Norris leads his teammate Oscar Piastri by 24 points in the championship standings with just three races remaining. Despite his focus on the title race, Norris dedicated his win to De Ferran, who tragically passed away in December 2023 after suffering a heart attack during a private motorsport event in Florida.
De Ferran, a former IndyCar racer and a key figure at McLaren, where he served as sporting director and advisor, left a profound impact on Norris, who remembered him fondly after his Brazilian victory. Norris reflected on his mentor’s influence and expressed his pride in honoring De Ferran with a perfect weekend.
While Norris celebrated his crucial win, the spotlight also shone on Max Verstappen’s remarkable performance. Starting from the pit lane after adjustments to his engine and setup, Verstappen impressively climbed to third place, finishing just behind Norris in his Red Bull car. The intense competition between Norris and Verstappen highlighted the need for continued improvement from Norris despite his success.
Acknowledging the challenges posed by Verstappen’s pace, Norris emphasized the importance of analyzing their performance to maintain their competitive edge. With the championship race heating up, Norris remained focused on pushing himself and the team to excel further.
In other results, Piastri finished fifth, earning 10 points, while young talent Oliver Bearman continued to shine with a sixth-place finish for Haas. The battle for seventh place in the constructors’ championship intensified as Haas closed in on Aston Martin, with just two points separating the teams.
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