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‘Not much more I could have done’ about ‘horrible’ title defence – Norris | Formula 1

Lando Norris has conceded his reign as Formula 1 world champion is coming to an end, expressing no frustration regarding the impending title win for Andrea Kimi Antonelli. While Norris described his own efforts to defend the championship as difficult due to a decline in McLaren's performance, he praised the Mercedes driver for a dominant campaign and noted that he is content to hand over the top ranking to a deserving competitor.

Despite falling to fourth in the constructors' standings, Norris maintains that he maximized his potential throughout the season. He highlighted Antonelli's impressive consistency and ability to outperform a talented teammate as evidence of his merit, while dismissing concerns about the lack of intense rivalry during the Mercedes driver's path to his maiden world title.

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