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Lando Norris’s mistake in crashing into Oscar Piastri stole the headlines in Montreal, of course, but there’s another trend which is far more worrying for Norris in his F1 title pusuit
After Lando Norris drove into teammate Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren admitted that tough conversations may be necessary, signaling an alarming trend for Norris.
McLaren’s team principal emphasized their full support for Norris, acknowledging the impact on his confidence and the need for him to show character and learn from the incident.
Despite Norris’ strong season with two wins and eight podiums, his mistakes, especially during qualifying sessions, have raised concerns about his championship contention.
Norris’ recent errors in crucial moments, including driving into Piastri in Canada and qualifying mishaps in races like China and Saudi Arabia, have highlighted a worrying pattern of inconsistency in his performance.
While Norris has demonstrated consistent speed in practice and most qualifying segments this year, his struggles with delivering strong performances in the final stages of qualifying sessions have been evident, raising questions about his ability to capitalize on his potential.
