Norris feels going 'flat out' is the 'safer bet' as he bids for world crown

LANDO Norris said he wants to win the world championship in style - despite admitting his advantage at the top of the standings puts him in “control” of the title race.

- BY RORY DOLLARD

British driver Lando Norris looks relaxed during his pre-practice press conference in Las Vegas

Norris is 24 points clear of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and 49 ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with 83 points left as the Formula One season reaches its climax.

The British driver can now afford to finish second to Piastri at all of the concluding three races of the year - starting at this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix - and still seal his maiden crown.

But Norris said: “What has served me so well recently is by going flat out, staying out of trouble and the chaos behind.