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Lando Norris hits new low as McLaren ruling ‘decided’
Lando Norris has been criticized by a former F1 driver post-Canadian Grand Prix, with McLaren possibly making decisions on their driver lineup as a consequence.
Oscar Piastri has been excelling in the 2025 season, leading the championship, contrasting with Norris’ performance in 2024 when he was McLaren’s main driver challenging Max Verstappen.
During the Canadian GP, Norris collided with Piastri, leading to his retirement from the race, prompting doubts about his championship chances and McLaren’s focus on Piastri for title aspirations.
Former driver Ralf Schumacher expressed concerns about Norris’ mental strength affecting his performance, despite acknowledging his speed on the track.
With Norris trailing Piastri by 22 points in the championship standings, Schumacher emphasized the need for Norris to focus on himself and his mindset to bounce back.
It remains to be seen if Norris can recover and challenge Piastri for the championship, with speculations about McLaren’s future plans and the impact of external pressures on Norris’ performance looming over the remainder of the season.
