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2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has revealed he wants to reach out to McLaren driver Lando Norris to offer him some advice about his “mental performance”.
Norris has openly discussed his mental health struggles, particularly self-doubt, during his early years in Formula 1. Despite this, he has become one of the most promising talents in the sport, proven by his recent podium finishes with McLaren. The Qatar Grand Prix weekend was challenging for Norris, as he lost pole position on two occasions. He was highly critical of himself, attributing his mistakes to a “lack of talent.” Nico Rosberg, a former F1 champion, expressed concern about Norris’ constant self-criticism, noting that it could be indicative of mental struggles. Rosberg, who worked extensively with a psychologist during his F1 career, planned to reach out to Norris and advise him to avoid reinforcing negative thoughts. Instead, he suggested finding a balance in acknowledging difficulties without repeatedly emphasizing them.
Source: Crash
