Norris admits to start 'F up' after 'let Verstappen win' quip

07:00, 23 Nov

byNorberto Mujica

Lando Norris looked like the favorite to take the win in Las Vegas, nevertheless a mistake at the start and Max Verstappen's pace in the race demolished that outlook.

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At lights out in Las Vegas, Norris chopped across to cut Verstappen off. However, he went into Turn 1 carrying too much speed and understeered off the track, which allowed Verstappen and George Russell through.

Speaking after the race he said: "I let Max have a win. I let him go, let him have a nice race! No, I just braked too late - it was my F-up.

"It was not my best performance out there but when the guy wins by 20 seconds it's because he has just done a better job and they're a bit quicker.

"Fun race out there, difficult as always, but good fun."

Norris admits mistake and congratulates Verstappen

Acknowledging the recent success he's had, Norris, despite his mistake, claims he's satisfied with his result in Las Vegas, after which he congratulated Verstappen and Red Bull.

"Obviously I've had a good run. I think the pace was still good today. Max just drove a good race. They were quick.

"I made the mistake into Turn 1. You've got to be punchy into Turn 1, I was just a bit too punchy. That cost me, so that's the way it is sometimes.

"Still a good result, second, and still good points so it's not like I'm too disappointed. I've got to congrats Max and Red Bull, they drove a good race, so onto the next one."

Norris extends points lead

Despíte Verstappen winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix, he could only cut 7 points out of the gap Norris holds over him in the Standings, reducing them from 49 points to 42.

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