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Lando Norris dismissed the notion that his retirement from F1’s Dutch GP should be considered “inevitable” due to McLaren’s own high standards.
Lando Norris denied that his retirement from Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix was “inevitable” due to high McLaren standards, despite a chassis failure.
The unexpected DNF leaves Norris 34 points behind team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Drivers’ Championship race, requiring a strong performance at the Italian Grand Prix.
Despite McLaren’s recent strong reliability record, Norris emphasized that mechanical failures are not expected due to high team standards and past performance.
The HPP department’s avoidance of a grid penalty provides Norris with a chance to recover from the setback at Monza this weekend.
Norris remains focused on overcoming the points gap and is determined to bounce back from the Dutch GP disappointment.
The team’s optimistic outlook and focus on high standards will fuel Norris’s drive to compete at his best in the upcoming races.
The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of motorsport, but Norris remains confident in McLaren’s capabilities to bounce back from setbacks.
