The 52-point gap between Norris and Verstappen is daunting, but with six rounds and three Sprint weekends left in the season, Norris is confident in McLaren's progress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking to Sky Sports F1, the 23-year-old expressed optimism: \"This is what I've got to do, this is what I need, this is what we need to do as a team. We've executed things perfectly as a team, especially to get Oscar into P3.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"But we need to do it at every race until the end of the year if I want to have a chance to get Max. We're working hard and if I keep doing what I've done this weekend, then it's definitely possible,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With 180 points still available, including those from Sprint races and fastest laps, Norris needs to close the gap by an average of 8.66 points per weekend to catch Verstappen by the final race in Abu Dhabi. Reflecting on the challenge ahead, Norris acknowledged the formidable task of competing against Red Bull and Verstappen:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It\u2019s against Max and Red Bull, the most dominant pairing Formula 1 has ever seen. But our car is quicker than theirs right now, and that\u2019s a credit to the team. And that's not necessarily changed in terms of\u2026 It's the same team and it's the same driver. So, I have some of the toughest competition that Formula 1 has ever seen in the sport..\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McLaren's team principal Andrea Stella echoed Norris' cautious optimism, noting that the title fight is still in Verstappen's hands, but they were \u201cencouraged and more optimistic\u201d after Singapore. McLaren's recent success also saw Oscar Piastri secure a podium finish, extending the team's advantage over Red Bull in the Constructors' Championship to 41 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Stella emphasised the team's goal, \"We need to maximise every weekend, ensuring both drivers finish ahead of Max. If we can bring some upgrades, this mission will become easier. We recognize the potential now\u2014finishing with two cars ahead of Max is possible.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McLaren's team principal Andrea Stella echoed Norris' cautious optimism, noting that the title fight is still in Verstappen's hands, but they were \u201cencouraged and more optimistic\u201d after Singapore. McLaren's recent success also saw Oscar Piastri secure a podium finish, extending the team's advantage over Red Bull in the Constructors' Championship to 41 points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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