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Lando Norris risks F1 record
Norris threatens to become first reigning F1 champion to finish outside top five.
In brief
Norris threatens to become first reigning F1 champion to finish outside top five. Lando Norris risks becoming first reigning F1 champion since Damon Hill in 1997 to finish outside top five in title defence. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Norris title defence
Lando Norris risks becoming first reigning F1 champion since Damon Hill in 1997 to finish outside top five.
Current standings
Norris sits sixth with 201 points, 14 points behind Leclerc and 20 behind Verstappen.
Historical context
Damon Hill finished 12th in 1997 after dropping from Williams.
Past champions
All past champions finished fifth or better in title defences since 1997.
Team struggles
McLaren says car is too slow and difficult to drive for upcoming races.
“The car's not quick enough and it's too difficult to drive. We're a long way off”
The headline
Lando Norris risks becoming first reigning F1 champion since Damon Hill in 1997 to finish outside top five in title defence.
