Can Lando Norris Pass Max Verstappen for the World Championship?

Six races to go, and all to fight for

By Vincenzo Landino | October 2024

Picture this: You’re playing FIFA with your friend, and they pick Manchester City. Haaland, De Bruyne, and the rest are a nightmare to deal with. It’s not impossible to win, but man, it feels like you’re pushing a boulder uphill.

Now, swap out Man City for Max Verstappen and the Red Bull juggernaut. It’s the same situation for Lando Norris — racing for his life, trying to topple what feels like an invincible force.

But can he? Let's dive into it.

The Verstappen Factor

Let’s get one thing clear: Max Verstappen is LeBron in the paint.

Federer at Wimbledon.

Tiger at Augusta.

Ronaldo from the penalty spot.

He’s dominant, composed, and rarely makes mistakes. And even thought the RB19 has dropped off, it’s not like he’s driving a Sauber.

It’s like giving Tom Brady a five-second head start in a quarterback competition — unfair doesn’t begin to cover it.

Max’s lead is 52 points, which would make Lando's charge for the title seem impossible. To take the title, Land…