August 29th 2024.
Max Verstappen's lead in the standings over Lando Norris has widened to 70 points as they head into the Italian Grand Prix this weekend. Despite the significant gap, Sir Lewis Hamilton acknowledges that it will not be an easy task for Norris to catch up to Verstappen and win the Formula One championship. However, he remains optimistic and hopes that the title race will be a thrilling one until the very end.
With just nine races left in the season, it seems highly likely that Verstappen will secure his fourth consecutive drivers' title. However, his Red Bull car is no longer the fastest on the grid, with Norris claiming a dominant victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in his McLaren. Some believe that Norris could still make a remarkable comeback, but Hamilton admits that it would require some luck on his side.
"There's still a lot of points up for grabs, so it's not impossible," Hamilton told reporters at Monza. "But ultimately, Max only needs to finish second in each race to secure the title, and even if Norris wins every race, it still may not be enough. So, some luck will need to come into play for Norris."
Despite the odds stacked against him, Hamilton is rooting for Norris and his McLaren team to put up a good fight against Red Bull. He believes that it would not only be exciting for them, but also for the sport as a whole. Hamilton himself is no stranger to the thrill of a tight title race, having won the championship in the final race of the season multiple times.
While Norris' chances of beating Verstappen may seem far-fetched, the battle for the constructors' title is much closer. Red Bull currently holds a 30-point lead over McLaren, and with Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri in top form, many are predicting a potential upset for Red Bull. Hamilton, who was part of the McLaren team that last won the constructors' title in 2008, is excited about the possibility of them winning it again.
"It's really exciting to see that McLaren has a real chance of winning the constructors' title," Hamilton said. "I was there when we won the last one, but unfortunately, it was taken away from us due to the Spygate scandal. But I believe we had the best performance that year, and it would be great to see McLaren back on top once again."
As the F1 2024 championship odds show, Verstappen and Norris are the top contenders for the drivers' title, with Verstappen favored at 2/7 and Norris at 5/2. In the constructors' battle, McLaren is the favorite at 2/7, with Red Bull close behind at 5/2. Regardless of the outcome, it is sure to be an exciting end to the season, with McLaren potentially making history by winning their first constructors' title in over two decades.
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