Formula One Norris confident he's 'good enough' to be title challenger

LANDO Norris insists he knows he is “good enough” after a comeback drive at the Bahrain Grand Prix helped banish his despondency after qualifying.

- Scott HUNT Press Association

The 25-year-old produced a strong race to battle back from sixth on the grid to finish third, overcoming a five-second penalty and a ding-dong battle with Charles Leclerc.

Norris' team-mate Oscar Piastri claimed a dominant race win ahead of Mercedes' George Russell.

After falling short in qualifying on Saturday, Bristol-born Norris said he was “clueless” how to get the best out of his car.

The British driver, who now leads Piastri by three points in the championship standings after four races, admits he can be overly self-critical but is adamant he does not lack belief.

“I'm confident I have everything I need, I have got what it takes. I have no doubt about that, that I am good enough,” said Norris.

“I'm just nowhere near the capability that I have.