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Lando Norris believes the problems he’s had to overcome through the 2025 F1 season have helped mould him into a better driver than he was 12 months ago.
Lando Norris believes that overcoming challenges in the 2025 F1 season has made him a better driver compared to a year ago. Despite McLaren’s strong performance, Norris is currently behind his teammate, Oscar Piastri, in the points. His season saw ups and downs, with struggles to adapt to the McLaren MCL39 initially. Recent improvements in performance are credited to both technical changes and Norris’ personal improvements behind the scenes. Norris has learned to handle setbacks better and adjust his driving style to the new characteristics of the McLaren car. He no longer pushes for the ultimate lap time in every session, understanding that sometimes a slightly slower approach can yield better results.
