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Lando Norris’s Zandvoort F1 retirement was obviously a huge blow. How has he and his team reacted? More on what this means for the championship, and what is known about the failure so far
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris acknowledges the widening points gap to title rival Oscar Piastri, expressing doubts about closing it without external factors.
Norris lost 18 points due to his McLaren MCL39 failing in the Dutch Grand Prix, increasing the gap to 34 points behind Piastri, the largest margin this season.
Despite the setback, Norris remained composed, with his team boss praising his constructive mindset.
In interviews, Norris accepted the weekend’s disappointments and the challenge of overcoming the significant points deficit.
Acknowledging the difficulty of the task ahead, Norris emphasized his determination to give his best and strive for victories in every race.
The situation appears tough but Norris is focused on moving forward and making the most of the remaining races in the championship.
