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Lando Norris has responded to Helmut Marko’s ‘mental weakness’ remark
McLaren F1 title contender Lando Norris has dismissed criticisms from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko regarding his alleged ‘mental weakness’ and ‘rituals’. Marko’s comments implying Norris’ mental struggles and pre-race rituals were met with frustration from McLaren CEO Zak Brown, who accused Marko of insensitivity. Brown criticized Marko’s remarks as “disappointing” and outdated in terms of mental health awareness. In response, Norris clarified that his only ritual is eating a chicken wrap and shared that he now finds Red Bull’s mind games amusing rather than affecting him. Recognizing Max Verstappen’s mental strength, Norris acknowledged that attempting to unsettle the three-time F1 champion is futile, focusing instead on consistently outperforming him on the track to close the gap in the championship standings.
