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Was the Azerbaijan Grand Prix a big missed opportunity for Lando Norris?
Lando Norris denied claims that the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a missed opportunity in the title race, despite Oscar Piastri crashing out on the opening lap, giving Norris a chance to close the gap in the championship.
A slow Safety Car restart led Norris to lose positions to Charles Leclerc, putting him at a disadvantage for the rest of the race.
Extended stint on mediums helped Norris pass Leclerc, but he could only manage to secure seventh place due to difficulties overtaking Tsunoda and Lawson.
Norris was only able to reduce Piastri’s lead by six points, leaving a 25-point deficit with seven rounds remaining.
Acknowledging Red Bull’s pace improvement, Norris emphasized the need for continuous improvement and maximizing opportunities in each race weekend.
