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Lando Norris chastised himself in harsh terms after he “messed it up” in the battle for the lead with Max Verstappen during the Austrian Grand Prix sprint.
Lando Norris admitted to making a mistake during his battle with Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, acknowledging his error of not better defending against the Red Bull driver. Despite initially overtaking Verstappen at Turn 3, Norris left the door open for a counter-attack, resulting in him being passed by his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri as well. He expressed his self-criticism for his performance, calling his move against Verstappen “amateur” and identifying areas for improvement. Norris recognized the challenge of racing against Verstappen, noting the Dutchman’s superior pace, but remained optimistic about his chances in the upcoming race. Overall, while disappointed in his missed opportunities, Norris emphasized the positive aspects of the sprint, including the strong showing of McLaren and the valuable points earned by the team.
