Norris shuts out all the noise as Brazil win takes him closer to title destiny

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

- BY DANIEL MOXON

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 did not even need rain to cut through the field and finish third, less than 11 seconds off the lead.

But the day belonged to Norris, his maiden Brazil victory and McLaren's first since Jenson Button in 2012, and he was delighted to win an "amazing race".

He said: "It was a perfect weekend.