"Norris won with a commanding drive from pole at Interlagos while his title rival and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri could manage only fifth. Max Verstappen delivered a magnificent performance in a Red Bull that was quicker than the McLaren to come back from 19th to third, but his heroics only limited the damage to his title hopes as Norris opened a clear gap on his two competitors."
"However Norris, who also won with a dominant drive at the previous round in Mexico, remained circumspect about his chances, insisting he was not considering becoming champion yet. I'm not thinking about it, not yet, not at all, he said. It's a great win, but to see Max and how quick he was, that's where my mind is at and there is a long way to go."
"The 25-year-old leads Piastri by 24 points and Verstappen by 49 with three meetings remaining and 83 points available. He could afford to finish second to Piastri in all three races and the sprint in Qatar and still seal the title. Norris has managed a remarkable comeback over the last six races, having been 34 points behind Piastri after the Dutch GP in August, since which his teammate has not finished in front of him."
Lando Norris took a 24-point world championship lead after winning the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole at Interlagos. Oscar Piastri finished fifth and Max Verstappen recovered from 19th to third in a quicker Red Bull, limiting damage to his title hopes. Norris also won the previous round in Mexico and has staged a strong six-race comeback after being 34 points behind Piastri following the Dutch GP. The 25-year-old leads Piastri by 24 and Verstappen by 49 with three meetings and 83 points remaining. Norris said he is not thinking about becoming champion yet and expects a long way to go.
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