Lando Norris says a steadier, more consistent approach over recent months has helped him retake the Formula 1 championship lead.
The 25-year-old Brit reclaimed top spot from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by a single point after a commanding victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Norris has now finished ahead of Piastri in five consecutive races and has closed the gap dramatically since the end of August.
"My mentality, preparation and approach have all improved," Norris said, adding that consistency — regularly being on form and scoring points — has been the biggest factor in his recent upswing. He rejected the notion that he had begun taking wild risks after falling behind, saying his gains are mostly down to hard work and a strong team around him rather than a change in on-track philosophy.
Since the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, where Piastri won and Norris retired with a fuel-line failure, Norris has outscored his team-mate by 35 points. Piastri still has one more victory this season than Norris, but the momentum has shifted in Norris’s favour.
Norris also said he is not dwelling on the fact he leads the standings for the first time since the fourth race of the y
