P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris has insisted he is not wishing bad luck on McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in their F1 title fight, despite his retirement at the Dutch GP.
“Lando Norris clarified that he harbors no ill will towards McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in their Formula 1 title battle, despite his retirement at the Dutch Grand Prix. An oil leak caused Norris’ McLaren to shut down seven laps before the finish, thwarting his second-place finish behind Piastri at Zandvoort. This setback significantly jeopardized Norris’ championship aspirations as Piastri now leads by 34 points heading into the final nine races. While McLaren’s strong performance limits Norris’s potential gains, he remains hopeful of overtaking Piastri without relying on incidents like his DNF in the previous race. Norris acknowledged that the team’s dominance presents challenges, making it harder for him to make up ground. Despite the setback, Norris is optimistic about his title chances and maintains a fair-play attitude, stating that he respects Piastri’s performance regardless of the outcome.”
