THE FUSE

As we approach the end of a thrilling Formula 1 season, ever wondered what it's like to be inside the mind of the top drivers as they battle for a world title?

McLaren's Lando Norris leads the drivers’ standings by 24 points ahead of teammate, Oscar Piastri with both men aiming to win their first World Championship title.

Jolyon Palmer is a former F1 driver and a former GP2 champion. He tells Lee James that the pressure of the pit and to become world champion is greater than ever before, but that Norris has recovered well after his early-season struggles.

F1 journalist, Rebecca Clancy, says Piastri's confidence is low after Norris overtook him in the race for the title and that it may have started to wane after events at the Italian Grand Prix

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