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Norris Leads Title Race Into Vegas as He Tempers Hopes for McLaren

Norris remains the betting favorite despite warning that McLaren may be off the pace in Las Vegas.

Overview

  • Lando Norris enters the Las Vegas Grand Prix 24 points ahead of Oscar Piastri and 49 clear of Max Verstappen as the season’s triple-header begins.
  • There are 83 points available across the final three weekends, with Las Vegas a non-sprint event offering 25 points for the winner.
  • Norris cautions that McLaren could struggle at the Las Vegas Street Circuit, where the team recorded a DNF in 2023 and sixth and seventh in 2024.
  • Verstappen needs a sizeable points swing starting in Vegas to keep his championship hopes alive based on the current deficit.
  • Norris cannot clinch the title this weekend, though a strong result could position him to seal it in Qatar.