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“But it also doesn’t affect us as a team. It’s what you expect nowadays, I think, in the world that we live in. It’s more negativity than ever positivity.”
Lando Norris acknowledged that he wasn’t surprised by the criticism surrounding McLaren’s use of team orders at the Italian Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri was instructed to swap positions with Norris due to a strategic pit stop decision.
Despite the controversy, Norris mentioned that certain undisclosed factors led to the team order and both drivers later agreed with the decision.
He expressed understanding of the prevalent negativity in today’s world, where criticisms often overshadow positivity, highlighting the need for headlines and sensationalism in media coverage.
With only a 31-point gap between him and Piastri in the driver’s championship, Norris sees McLaren’s vulnerability as a potential advantage, especially with Max Verstappen’s recent dominance on the track.
Acknowledging the team’s occasional lack of pace and vulnerability as an opportunity for improvement, Norris remains determined to give his best performance and capitalize on any advantages presented.
