This driver’s championship chase is out Norris‘Take control now. Even if the Briton won every race here, including the sprint, he would still be far behind verstappen Remained in second place.
The title is also on the horizon for Verstappen, who will be crowned champion in Brazil if he can extend his lead to at least 29 points over the coming two rounds.
A DNF for Norris, and that could become a serious possibility.
Opening his lead by just four more points with the checkered flag in Las Vegas would be enough for the Dutchman too.
If Norris is to win, it will now likely come down to the final two race weekends; Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
As far as Charles Leclerc is concerned, the standings might suggest he still has an outside shot at the title, but in reality, the mathematical probability is likely to be even higher in the coming two races – even if he Win them both.