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Norris: Let's make it back-to-back titles

- BY PHILIP DUNCAN

LANDO NORRIS has set himself the goal of successfully defending his maiden Formula One world championship.

Norris became the 11th British driver to take the F1 crown after he saw off Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri at December's finale in Abu Dhabi.

McLaren dominated last year, but the sport has undergone a radical overhaul of regulations and it is unclear which team will hit the ground running next season.

But asked if he is ready to secure back-to-back titles,

Norris said: “It is absolutely the goal. When you win one, it certainly gives you a lot more confidence.