'I have the most to lose' admits Norris ahead of season finale

LANDO NORRIS admitted he has the “most to lose” as he prepares to fulfil a lifelong dream in Formula One's three-way world championship shootout in Abu Dhabi.

- LANDO NORRIS ANDREW FERRARO

Norris heads into this weekend's season finale in the driving seat to land his first world crown. He holds a 12-point lead over Red Bull's Max Verstappen, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri four points further back.

It means Norris has to finish only third in Sunday’s 58-lap race in the desert to become Britain’s 11th world champion.

However, Verstappen claimed in Thursday's press conference in Abu Dhabi, which featured the three championship contenders, that he has nothing to lose.

And Norris said: “I guess in terms of position, of course, I have the most to lose because I’m the one at the top. I'll do my best to stay there for another few days.