Formula 1: Can Lando Norris pass Max Verstappen for the world ...

The United States Grand Prix weekend marks the start of six remaining Formula 1 races, including three sprint weekends, as Lando Norris enters with a 52-point deficit to Max Verstappen in the championship standings. A win for Norris in both the sprint and the main Grand Prix race, coupled with fastest lap points and some misfortune for Verstappen, could narrow the gap. However, based on historical data since the current point system was introduced in 2010, a driver has overcome a deficit of 52 or more points with six races to go only twice, both times by Sebastian Vettel. The odds are in favor of Verstappen retaining his title lead, and Norris would need a significant amount of misfortune for the Dutch driver while avoiding issues of his own.