The Formula 1 world championship is a surprisingly closely fought battle this season, with McLaren pushing Red Bull in the constructors’. They could be considered favourites for the title despite having an eight-point deficit to overturn, as McLaren have been clearly quicker over the past few races, including in the Netherlands and in Italy. The drivers’ championship has also been ignited after the British team’s upturn in form as Lando Norris tries to close down Max Verstappen’s 62-point advantage with eight races to go. Norris has taken two victories this season but missed an opportunity to …