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Lando Norris has dismissed the notion that his Dutch Grand Prix retirement alleviated the pressure on him and inspired the run that saw him claim the F1 title.
Lando Norris refuted the idea that his retirement at the Dutch Grand Prix eased the pressure on him and led to his championship-winning Formula 1 run. Despite the setback at Zandvoort, Norris managed to clinch his first Drivers’ Championship with a podium finish in Abu Dhabi, surpassing Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. Rather than feeling relieved by the gap, Norris felt motivated to push harder, adding more professionals to his team, refining his approach, and digging deeper to understand things in a more advanced way. The Briton’s determination and adaptation off the track, combined with his drive to improve, ultimately led to his impressive surge in performance and secured him the title. McLaren acknowledges the significance of Norris’ victory over a formidable competitor like Verstappen in elevating his achievements.
