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Lando Norris has countered a pre-conceived belief that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix removed pressure, instead arguing it forced him to up his game.
Lando Norris rejected the notion that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix relieved pressure from the F1 drivers’ championship battle, arguing that it actually intensified.
Despite challenges from Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Norris triumphed, ultimately facing a three-way title showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Following his mechanical failure at Zandvoort, Norris fell 34 points behind his teammate, sparking a belief that he had nothing to lose and the burden of expectations was lifted.
However, Norris stated that the setback did not allow him to relax but rather fueled his determination to push himself harder and raise his performance level.
By adapting his approach, working with more professionals, and digging deep to understand more quickly, Norris managed to stage a comeback and secure the championship title in the end.
