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‘What a wimp!’ Brown pokes fun at Norris
McLaren F1 team principal Zak Brown playfully referred to Lando Norris as a ‘wimp’ following the driver’s emotional celebrations of winning his first championship title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
After finishing third in the season finale, Norris was visibly moved and shared heartfelt moments with his parents on the grid, expressing gratitude for their support throughout his racing career.
During a post-race interview, Brown lightheartedly teased Norris for getting teary-eyed over his victory, even jokingly labeling him a ‘wimp’ for being emotional on the radio.
Although Brown’s message to Norris was focused on congratulating him, his interaction with fellow driver Oscar Piastri drew criticism from former champion Nico Rosberg, questioning the lack of empathy in celebrating with Piastri after his disappointing race.
Rosberg emphasized the importance of acknowledging the emotional aspect of such moments in a driver’s career, suggesting that Brown’s enthusiasm could have been tempered with more understanding and encouragement for Piastri’s future endeavors.
