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 | Gerhard Berger: If Norris doesn`t make big mistakes and is lucky, he will become a champion2-04-2026 |
Berger considers Norris the favorite to win the title. Former Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger assessed the chances of winning the championship of the three drivers vying for first place.
Berger considers Norris to be the main favorite, although he does not exclude the possibility that his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri will be able to win back.
At the moment, three Grands Prix before the end of the season, Norris`s lead over Piastri is 24 points.
Problems may arise as both drivers continue to fight for victory in the championship. So both drivers will be pushing hard and the team will just have to hope they don`t collide with each other.
In the current situation, if he doesn`t make big mistakes and has good luck, I think Norris will become the champion.
But Piastri should not be underestimated. Yes, he had a failure in results, he makes mistakes due to lack of experience - but this unsuccessful period may already be in the past.
In turn, Verstappen has never had such swings in form, but his gap in points in the championship is too large. He may have a small chance if both McLarens retire from the race, ” Berger said.
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