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The McLaren driver appears to have found a way to overcome his inner demons, according to an F1 champion.
Lando Norris is leveraging the support of his inner circle to manage the increasing pressure from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the current F1 championship battle.
He has gained momentum with three recent grand prix wins and has shown dominance in practice sessions for the Dutch event at Zandvoort.
Norris appears to have shifted his mindset from self-criticism to a more constructive coping strategy as he trails Piastri in the standings.
F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Norris is benefiting from a positive spiral by drawing energy from those around him.
Villeneuve also acknowledges the difference in coping mechanisms between Norris and Piastri, with both drivers facing their own doubts and pressures in distinct ways.
Norris’ vocal approach to addressing mistakes is seen as a valuable tool for self-improvement by Villeneuve, who praises his ability to analyze and learn from his errors.
