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Lando Norris finds himself 22 points behind team-mate Oscar Piastri in the F1 drivers’ title fight, yet an increasing number of pundits, former drivers and fans are ruling him out of contention.
Formula 1 fans have delivered a harsh judgment on Lando Norris, questioning his capabilities as a potential F1 world champion. Despite being in a title battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris trails by 22 points this season. Norris has exhibited better pace than Piastri on occasions, but a series of errors, including a recent collision at the Canadian Grand Prix, have been detrimental to his performance. Criticism has been directed at Norris for his perceived mental fragility and self-critical tendencies, which pundits and former drivers believe hinder his championship prospects. A RacingNews365 poll revealed that 44.3% of voters doubt Norris’ potential as an F1 champion-calibre driver, with only 25.4% showing confidence in his abilities. Additional results showed just 7.3% expressing belief that Norris could develop into a future F1 world champion.
