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Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Lando Norris’ title success last season can be attributed to to one moment in the season that threatened to derail his season.
Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert suggests that Lando Norris’ success in the previous season can be credited to a pivotal moment that almost derailed his campaign. Despite starting 2025 strongly with a dominant win, Norris made several mistakes in the subsequent races, such as ruining his sprint qualifying lap in China and crashing out during qualifying in Saudi Arabia. These early setbacks affected Norris’ confidence, leading to more errors and a significant gap in points with his teammate and title contender Oscar Piastri. One of the lowest points came in Canada when Norris collided with Piastri, but he managed to win three out of the following four races. Herbert highlights a shift in Norris’ mindset as the reason for his revival, indicating that the title win could propel him even further. Looking back at the incidents in Canada, Herbert believes Norris still has room to grow and improve, emphasizing the importance of learning from past mistakes while keeping an eye on his teammate’s performance. McLaren has committed to improving after the errors in the 2025 F1 season.
