SÃO PAULO — Lando Norris produced another composed, championship-calibre drive at Interlagos, extending his lead to 24 points over teammate Oscar Piastri with three race weekends — including a sprint — remaining. The victory reinforced the momentum Norris has built after a turbulent season and a costly DNF at Zandvoort, and it further muted the doubts about his ability to deliver when it matters.
Norris’ resurgence has been sharp: where earlier in the year critics pointed to inconsistency and questioned whether he had the temperament for a title fight, his recent string of strong results has been close to faultless. He acknowledged the scrutiny, referencing boos after his Mexico win and chants at Interlagos, and urged a focus on performance rather than noise, saying after the race, "Just ignore everyone that talks crap about you. Just focus on yourself." The Zandvoort failure remains a reminder that nothing is secured until the math is done, but with a healthy points buffer and clean weekends ahead, Norris looks the likeliest champion if he continues to avoid trouble.
Piastri’s weekend could not have contrasted more. It was his fifth straight race weekend without a podium — inclu
