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What Norris needs to do to clinch his first drivers' title in Qatar

11:25, 23 Nov

Updated: 11:30, 23 Nov

bySamson Ero

The next F1 race in Qatar could see Lando Norris clinch the drivers' title. Here is how that could happen.

Norris qualified on pole at the race under the Nevada lights. However, Max Verstappen made sure a possible championship celebration for the British driver was delayed for at least one more weekend.

After the race, both McLaren drivers were disqualified for skid wear issues.

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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on the podium in Las Vegas - Photo: Race Pictures

How Norris can win the drivers’ title in Qatar

As a result, both Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen are 24 points behind the British driver in the standings.

A total of 58 points are still up for grabs this season. For Norris, the maths is simple: if over the weekend in Qatar (including the Sprint and the Grand Prix), he can outscore both his rivals by two points in total, he would be crowned champion in Losail.

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