This was Lando Norris’ sixth win of the season, but more importantly it was one he really needed; a first win since Hungary in the summer. Taking the weekend as a whole, it was one of his most dominant performances as a grand prix driver. Is he coming into form at just the right time?
We’ve talked quite a few times this season about the power of an athlete having that quality of ‘inevitability’ when they go out to compete. Oscar Piastri had it for a while as he built his championship lead in commanding fashion from April onwards. Norris had it in the summer with three wins and a second in July and early August.
