P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris may not have believed McLaren had the pace to win the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, but he was right to admit that he “left the door open, like an amateur” because that denied him the chance to find out if it really was winnable
Lando Norris admitted his mistake in leaving the door open during the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, which cost him a potential win opportunity. Despite executing a brilliant pass on Max Verstappen, he lost the lead by giving Verstappen enough space to retake the position. Norris acknowledged his error, emphasizing the need to improve his racecraft and capitalize on opportunities to beat top drivers like Verstappen. He recognized that self-criticism is essential for his growth and is determined to learn from his mistakes to perform better in future races. Norris’s willingness to take responsibility for his errors and commitment to improvement suggest a positive attitude towards his development as a competitive driver.
