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Norris makes brutal Verstappen claim as title fight nears end – RacingNews365 Review

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Lando Norris has delivered a crushing opinion that he believes Max Verstappen would have "lapped" him, had the Dutchman started at the front in the São Paulo Grand Prix. 

The British driver started on pole position but finished in sixth, following the costly decision to pit for fresh tyres moments before a red flag in wet conditions at Interlagos. 

READ MORE: Norris delivers crushing Verstappen 'lapped' opinion

How Max Verstappen can win fourth F1 title in Las Vegas

Following an imperious drive from 17th on the Interlagos grid to victory in the São Paulo Grand Prix, Max Verstappen now has a firm hand on his fourth F1 drivers' championship.

The gap that Lando Norris had been chipping away at has become a chasm in the wake of Verstappen's 62nd F1 victory that has opened up a 62-point cushion to the McLaren driver.

READ MORE: How Max Verstappen can win fourth F1 title in Las Vegas

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McLaren reveal reason for costly Norris pit-stop

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that safety concerns on worn intermediate tyres was a key reason why Lando Norris pitted just before the São Paulo Grand Prix red flag.

Norris was running second behind Mercedes' George Russell as heavier rain started to fall at Interlagos, with a brief virtual safety car deployed on lap 27 for Nico Hulkenberg's stricken Haas.

READ MORE: McLaren reveal reason for costly Norris pit-stop

Jos Verstappen takes son Max's lead and launches attack on British media

Jos Verstappen has launched a stinging attack on the English media following son Max's breathtaking Brazilian victory.

The three-time F1 champion delivered a masterclass performance in the wet, rising from 17th on the grid to clinch victory by over 19 seconds to Esteban Ocon.

READ MORE: Jos Verstappen takes son Max's lead and launches attack on British media

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Perez hints at Red Bull error in 'total disaster' of Brazilian GP

Sergio Perez labelled his São Paulo Grand Prix as a "total disaster" following a Red Bull error on the grid.

The initial start was aborted due to Lance Stroll's stranded Aston Martin. With the 'start aborted' sign flashing on the gantry over the start-finish line, pole-sitter Lando Norris pulled away believing an extra formation lap had been called.

READ MORE: Perez hints at Red Bull error in 'total disaster' of Brazilian GP

Alpine duo reflect on troubled relationship after '$30 million' podiums

Alpine duo Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have reflected on their troubled F1 relationship after scooping a double podium in the Sao Paulo GP.

The two Frenchman finished second and third at Interlagos in a result which lifted Alpine from ninth to sixth in the constructors' in a move that could bring the team an estimated $30 million in extra prize money at the end of the season. 

READ MORE: Alpine duo reflect on troubled relationship after '$30 million' podiums

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Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look back on last weekend's spectacular São Paulo Grand Prix. Max Verstappen's incredible victory from 17th is a leading talking point, and how the Dutchman is within touching distance of a fourth F1 drivers' title.

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