McLaren driver Lando Norris finished P4 at the United States Grand Prix despite starting in pole position on Sunday. Norris was unaware during the start of the race, which propelled the others, along with Max Verstappen, to overtake him. Lando Norris was deemed as one of the favorites to win the drivers’ championship this year.

Additionally, the Papayas have been a more dominant force as compared to Red Bull for the better part of the season as well. However, Norris’ non clinical nature in crucial moments has cost him greatly in the title race. The 24-year-old has thereafter deemed his performance in Austin as a momentum killer for the title chase.

Norris held the edge over Max Verstappen in the past few races, with the latter failing to register a win since Barcelona. I mean, quite a bit. It’s a momentum killer.

Lando Norris spoke on his title chances via motorsportVerstappen now leads the drivers’ championship by 57 points to Norris heading into the last five races of the year. The Brit can only hope to win every race from this point on if he wishes to stand a chance in the title race. RELATEDLando Norris goes past Lewis Hamilton to become McLaren’ highest points scorer in F1Andrea Stella supports Lando Norris’ performance despite late penalty at the US GPMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has urged Lando Norris to maintain his approach in battling his rivals during a race.

Norris’ approach to battling Max Verstappen was criticized by many following the race on Sunday. Lando Norris and Andrea Stella (via IMAGO)I think any time you have this kind of duel on track, you learn a little bit. But I don’t think Lando should change the fundamental way he goes on this kind of overtaking or defending manoeuvres.

There are some technicalities that possibly can be reviewed. But I think in this case, if it wasn’t this lap, it could have been the next lap and Lando would have been successful in his manoeuvres. Andrea Stella told select media including motorsportweekAndrea Stella has deemed the Brit’s duel with the reigning champion a learning experience for both drivers.

He then concluded that some technicalities of Norris need to be reviewed to prevent a mishap in the future. RELATEDFernando Alonso to sport special race helmet in Mexico celebrating historic career milestoneThe Woking-based team leads the constructors’ championship this season with a lead of 40 points to Red Bull. While the drivers’ title might be the ultimate aim for Norris, he must not deviate from the idea of helping his team secure the constructors’ title.