MotorSports
Oct 23, 2025
  • Motorsports News
  • Formula 1
  • IndyCar
  • NASCAR
  • Rally
  • SportsCars
  • Touring
  • WEC
Font ResizerAa
MotorSportsMotorSports
Search
  • Categories
  • Forums
  • More Foxiz
    • Blog Index
    • Sitemap
Sign In Sign In
Follow US
Made by ThemeRuby using the Foxiz theme. Powered by WordPress
Norris out to win F1 title for McLaren “in model” after Abu Dhabi pole
Formula 1

Norris out to win F1 title for McLaren “in model” after Abu Dhabi pole

By Miles Cooper December 8, 2024
SHARE
- Advertisement -

Lando Norris says McLaren needs to safe the Components 1 constructors’ championship “in model” by successful the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after locking out the entrance row.

The Woking-based squad is 21 factors forward of Ferrari heading into the F1 season finale on the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday.

McLaren’s efficiency this weekend has made it clear favorite to tug off the feat, with its MCL38 showing to have a transparent edge over the opposition as Norris and team-mate Oscar Piastri secured a 1-2 on the grid.

Learn Additionally:

The squad may method the ultimate spherical simply taking it simple and shadowing dwelling its Italian rival, whose finest hopes lie in third-place starter Carlos Sainz.

Nonetheless, a bullish Norris says the intention is to not play the numbers recreation and do exactly sufficient to convey dwelling the workforce title. As an alternative, it’s about wrapping up issues for McLaren by delivering the victory that ensures it.

“We have to beat Ferrari, that is the intention, however we need to do it in model, and we need to win,” mentioned Norris after securing pole place. “I need to win, so we all know what now we have to do.

“However we’re conserving our heads down. We’re staying targeted, however we’re right here to win each race potential, and tomorrow we will have a great probability not less than with one among our automobiles.

“We’ll be giving it every thing we acquired, however understanding behind our minds what we actually must do to attain our massive objectives.

Norris out to win F1 title for McLaren “in model” after Abu Dhabi pole

Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38

Picture by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Pictures

“I am very completely happy. The workforce have performed an unimaginable job, so an enormous due to them. And yeah, it’s at all times a pleasant qualifying to finish the yr.” 

Piastri mentioned that, whereas he was conscious each he and Norris needed to win the race, bringing the championship dwelling needed to be the most important precedence.

“I feel we’ll do no matter we will to ensure we win the championship, and that is by far the most important purpose tomorrow,” he mentioned.

“I am certain we would each like to win the race, however I am certain everybody would like to win the championship much more. So we’ll be sure that occurs and have some enjoyable tomorrow.” 

Whereas McLaren managed to battle off the opposition to lock out the entrance row, each drivers admitted that issues had been tougher than anticipated after their ultra-strong kind in Friday observe.

Norris mentioned: “[It was a] excellent day for us, in all probability a bit bit more durable than we had been hoping for. We have been very fast all weekend, so we’re happy with the 1-2, nevertheless it was only a bit trickier than what we might have appreciated. However my lap ultimately was sturdy and simply how we needed it to finish.”

Piastri added: “It was a bit trickier as we speak in comparison with final evening. I feel we took some time to search out our toes in qualifying, however we acquired there ultimately. And yeah, nice outcome for the workforce.”

On this article

Jonathan Noble

Components 1

Lando Norris

McLaren

Be the primary to know and subscribe for real-time information e mail updates on these matters

Subscribe to information alerts

- Advertisement --
TAGGED:AbuDhabiMcLarenNorrispoleStyletitlewin
Previous Article Hamilton bemoans dangerous luck after Q1 exit on farewell Mercedes weekend Hamilton bemoans dangerous luck after Q1 exit on farewell Mercedes weekend
Next Article F1 Abu Dhabi GP – Begin time, how you can watch, beginning grid & TV channel F1 Abu Dhabi GP – Begin time, how you can watch, beginning grid & TV channel
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


- Advertisement -
McLaren Racing Unveils Exciting New Hypercar Team at 24 Hours of Le Mans!
McLaren Racing Unveils Exciting New Hypercar Team at 24 Hours of Le Mans!
WEC
Revving Up the Excitement: How Live Betting is Transforming the Fan Experience in Formula 1 and IndyCar
Revving Up the Excitement: How Live Betting is Transforming the Fan Experience in Formula 1 and IndyCar
Formula 1
High-Stakes Mediation: NASCAR, 23XI, and FRM Gear Up for Legal Showdown!
High-Stakes Mediation: NASCAR, 23XI, and FRM Gear Up for Legal Showdown!
NASCAR
Chaos at WRC Rally Chile: Unauthorized Car Sparks €15,000 Suspended Fine!
Chaos at WRC Rally Chile: Unauthorized Car Sparks €15,000 Suspended Fine!
Rally
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – Multimatic Motorsports
SportsCars
Hildebrand To Join ‘The Pits Are Open’ – speed sport
Hildebrand To Join ‘The Pits Are Open’ – speed sport
IndyCar

Categories

Archives

December 2024
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031  
« Nov   Jan »

You Might Also Like

Lewis Hamilton insists Ferrari’s F1 automobile is ‘nothing like’ previous Mercedes or McLaren vehicles
Motorsports News

Lewis Hamilton insists Ferrari’s F1 automobile is ‘nothing like’ previous Mercedes or McLaren vehicles

By Miles Cooper February 19, 2025
Gallery: How F1 tech advanced through the 2024 season
Formula 1

Gallery: How F1 tech advanced through the 2024 season

By Miles Cooper December 31, 2024
Mercedes’ Antonelli, 18, passes driving check
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Antonelli, 18, passes driving check

By Miles Cooper January 28, 2025
Williams Team Chief Takes Responsibility for Mercedes’ Struggles at Monaco GP
Formula 1

Williams Team Chief Takes Responsibility for Mercedes’ Struggles at Monaco GP

By Ava Thompson May 27, 2025
Celebrating Niki Lauda: A Racing Legend as Ferrari and Puma Face Challenges in Italy
Formula 1

Celebrating Niki Lauda: A Racing Legend as Ferrari and Puma Face Challenges in Italy

By Miles Cooper September 6, 2025
Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 enchancment has come so late
Formula 1

Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 enchancment has come so late

By Miles Cooper December 1, 2024

MotorSports-News

@2024 – All Right Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?