LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

Norris defies nay-sayers after victory in Brazil

- BY DANIEL MOXON

LANDO NORRIS believes his decision to “ignore everyone who talks crap” is the key factor behind his late-season charge to Formula One glory.

The Brit is now the clear title -favourite after a win from pole in Sao Paulo which puts him 24 points ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri with three rounds left.

Max Verstappen stole some of the spotlight yesterday with a second outrageous comeback drive in as many years at Interlagos.

The Red Bull racer didn't win this time but, starting from the pit lane after a wretched qualifying, he didn't even need rain to cut through the field and finish third, less than 11 secondsoffthelead.

But the day -belonged to Norris, his maiden Brazil victory and McLaren’ first since Jenson -Button in 2012, and he was delighted to win an “amazing race”.