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McLaren is unconcerned that Lando Norris retracting comments over his Austria collision with Max Verstappen could mean he’s ceded ground to his Formula 1 rival. Norris was incensed with Verstappen’s actions during their battle over the lead at the Red Bull Ring which ended with both incurring punctures from a clash at Turn 3. The […]
Norris was initially angered by Verstappen’s actions at the Red Bull Ring, calling them “reckless”, but later reconsidered his stance, questioning whether Verstappen deserved punishment. Some see Norris’ change of heart as a potential weakness for Verstappen to exploit in future racing encounters. However, McLaren CEO Zak Brown dismissed this idea and emphasized that Norris was focused on moving past the incident rather than getting involved in a public feud. Brown expressed confidence in Norris’ mental strength, stating that a world champion driver must be ruthless and aggressive. McLaren has supported Norris in staying concentrated on upcoming races and learning from the past incident to avoid similar conflicts in the future.
