Lando Norris has had a fluctuating 2024 season so far. He began with sixth and eighth-place finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but then secured a podium spot at the Australian Grand Prix followed by a fifth-place finish in Japan. These performances have placed him fifth in the standings with 37 points. Norris is determined to strive for the top spot, acknowledging that this may occasionally result in him appearing grumpy or miffed in post-race interviews as he reflects on his performance.
The question of whether McLaren will achieve an F1 race win in 2024 is on the minds of many following Norris’s strong finish in the 2023 season, marked by four second-place finishes in the last eight races. Despite claims that he was scared of a particular competitor, Norris has firmly denied this, emphasizing his belief in his ability to challenge and compete against the best, including Max. Norris has expressed confidence in his ability to go up against Max and provide a formidable challenge. While he rates Max highly, he also looks forward to proving himself by battling against him and is eager for fair competition, devoid of vast gaps in speed between them.
