In the previous race, in Qatar, Norris had the chance to clinch the title, but a lack of pace in comparisson with teammate - and third F1 title aspirant - Oscar Piastri, and a missed pit stop sequence saw his chances to seal his maiden championship frustrated.

A fragile mentality is something various F1 pundits and analysts have argued afflicts the leader in the Standings, which might have been the reason for his drop in form at Doha, at could play out again tomorrow during the race that will ultimately see a world champion crowned.

"I mean, it feels a bit different, but just because it's the final race of the year, not because of anything else," Norris said after qualifying. "And I felt pretty normal into Sunday last week. I didn't really have the expectation that I was going to get the championship because I started P3 [He started the race in Qatar in P2] and didn't really expect it."

Norris then dismissed any talk of pre-championship nervousness playing a role in missing his second title 'match point' tomorrow, and argued that he was eager to wrap up the season. "I felt good then, [and] I feel good now," the Bristol-born driver clarified.

"So, no, I feel good. I feel excited to get the final race done and then going on with it," Norris concluded.

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