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Lando Norris was dealt a hammer blow in his intensely tight F1 drivers’ title fight with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri when he retired from the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lando Norris expressed his disappointment over his costly retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix, but he is determined to accept the setback and look ahead.
During the race at Zandvoort, Norris was in contention for a second-place finish when his McLaren suffered a power unit failure on lap 65 out of 72.
Following his DNF, Norris now finds himself 34 points behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the F1 drivers’ championship, a significant gap compared to the anticipated 16-point difference.
Reflecting on his misfortune, Norris acknowledged that the situation was out of his control and he could not have prevented it.
Despite the disappointment and frustration, Norris remains focused on moving forward, accepting the loss of points in the championship race and maintaining a positive attitude towards the challenges he faces.
