Needing only a top-three result in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Lando Norris to secure a maiden World title, Carlos Sainz concedes it won’t be easy for his former teammate, “even if you drive a McLaren”.

But, if anyone can do it, it is Norris, added the ex-McLaren driver.

Carlos Sainz: I wish them the best but…

Norris heads into Sunday’s title-decider heading a three-way fight for the Drivers’ Championship title.

The Briton sits 12 points clear of reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, with Oscar Piastri also in the hunt, a further four points back.

It means all Norris requires is a top-three result and the championship is his, no matter where Verstappen and Piastri finish.

But it is easier said than done.

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