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“I wouldn’t have won in Budapest if I didn’t improve on those myself and that wasn’t luck.”
Lando Norris responded to Jolyon Palmer’s suggestion that luck is driving his tight 2025 F1 title battle with Oscar Piastri, crediting it to “hard work”. Despite lagging just nine points behind Piastri in the championship race, Norris has won three of the last four races, riding on a wave of momentum. A strategic gamble in Hungary paid off for Norris, overcoming a shaky start to the race. Reflecting on the ongoing season, Norris acknowledged both luck and hard work as key factors in his success. Despite some setbacks, Norris remains focused on making sound decisions and improving as a driver, emphasizing the importance of dedication and teamwork.
