Verstappen: “With McLaren, the title would be easy”, Norris under pressure

On the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen, Red Bull driver, has expressed his opinion on the pressure Lando Norris is facing in his fight for the Formula 1 world championship. Verstappen, who is only 24 points behind Norris in the standings, commented that if he were driving Norris’s McLaren, the championship “easily” would already be decided. The Red Bull driver recalled his own experience when fighting for his first title, highlighting the added pressure a driver feels when having the opportunity to win the championship.

Your dream is to win a championship and that’s when the pressure is present.

Max Verstappen

Verstappen, who has achieved four victories in the last eight races, emphasized the importance of remaining calm and confident in moments of high tension. Regarding Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull, Verstappen mentioned that the team’s situation was complicated by various factors, including problems with the car and the departure of key personnel. However, he highlighted that the change in leadership and understanding of the car have brought peace and confidence to the team.

Verstappen revealed that he still keeps in touch with Horner, highlighting the importance of recognizing his contribution to the team and the historical moments they experienced together. Horner, 52 years old, is planning his return to the paddock and has been linked with Aston Martin. Verstappen concluded by saying that he would not be surprised by Horner’s return and that the rivalry between him and Toto Wolff was something that the Formula 1 world enjoyed.