The 2024 Formula One season has been one to remember for Lando Norris, whose win at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec 8 helped McLaren secure their first constructors' championship in 26 years.
After clinching his first title at the Miami Grand Prix in May, the Briton won another three races - including the Singapore Grand Prix - alongside nine other podium finishes, igniting his challenge for the drivers' crown in the second half of the season.
While it was Red Bull's Max Verstappen who hoisted the trophy for the fourth consecutive year, finishing 63 points ahead of nearest rival Norris, former champion Nico Rosberg believes that Norris could end the Dutchman's dominance next season.
Speaking to The Straits Times, Rosberg said: "McLaren just won the constructors' championship and therefore it would be my pick that Lando Norris also wins the drivers' championship next year because he was the strongest driver in the second half of the season.
"Verstappen has been struggling with the car a little bit, Red Bull have not managed to improve their car in the way that they usually did; the development rate's slowing down. So that's a concern for next year and that's why I think Lando Norris is the favourite."
This story is from the December 16, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 16, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Jay-Z will seek dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit his lawyer calls a 'sham'
Lawyers for Jay-Z (right) plan to ask a judge to toss a lawsuit accusing the American rapper of raping a 13-year-old in 2000, pointing to what they described as \"glaring inconsistencies\" that emerged in an NBC interview of the accuser, who was not named in the suit.
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang finds people who look more like him than himself in lookalike contest
It looks like there are Asians out there who look more like Jimmy O. Yang than the man himself, said the Hong Kong-born American actor and stand-up comedian.
Brazil judge orders Adele song to be pulled globally
A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele (left), Million Years Ago (2015), to be pulled worldwide - including on streaming services - over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.
Local musician-TikToker first from Asia to be nominated
Drumeo Awards: TikTok Drummer of the Year category
Malcolm In The Middle is getting a four-episode revival on Disney+
NEW YORK - One of America's wackiest families is making a comeback.
Pedro Almodovar is not lost in translation
Working in English and directing Hollywood stars can be difficult for European directors. But the Spanish director's The Room Next Door is an exception
Lessons from a dog attack
Viewpoint Canines may bite and scratch when excited or caught by surprise
Could dark chocolate reduce risk of diabetes?
If you have long assumed that you must deprive yourself of delicious foods to be healthy, a new study in medical journal The BMJ offers encouraging news: Eating dark chocolate has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
BAD BACK
More teens and young adults hit with degenerative disc disease
Diplomacy ● Remark about chai in poor taste
I refer to the article \"No shortage of chai for Singapore's envoy in India after 'tasteless' brew post goes viral\" (Dec 16).
