Late-season comebacks for the drivers championship in Formula 1

Summary

• McLaren is shifting focus to back Lando Norris in his bid to win the drivers’ championship
• Team is looking to maximize point-scoring opportunities for Norris
• Decision comes after recent performances where Norris has been closing in on Verstappen but missing crucial points
• McLaren is aiming to challenge Red Bull for both the constructors’ and drivers’ titles

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• Alain Prost won the 1986 F1 Drivers’ Championship in a dramatic final race, overtaking Nigel Mansell.
• Nelson Piquet won the 1983 championship by just two points after closing a 14-point gap with four races to go.
• Keke Rosberg took the 1982 title after being 16 points behind with five races remaining.
• James Hunt clinched the 1976 championship after trailing Niki Lauda by 14 points before his crash.

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• John Surtees had a challenging start to the season with three retirements in the first four races.
• Despite being six points behind the leader, Surtees managed to climb to third in the championship.
• Surtees’ win in Monza and consistent performances helped him secure the championship by a single point.
• Late-season comebacks and strong finishes were crucial to John Surtees’ victory in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship.