Lando Norris, currently nine points behind McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the Drivers' standings, openly discussed how early-season blunders have impacted his championship bid. These errors have cost him valuable points, affecting his standing.
The Details
Norris identified several costly mistakes:
- China Sprint Qualifying: A lock-up in the final hairpin potentially cost him pole and eight points. He noted, "My lap was good enough for pole... I lost eight points there."
- Saudi Arabia Q3: A crash led to starting P4 on race day, affecting his points.
- Canada Incident: Taking "too much risk" during a clash with teammate Piastri resulted in lost points.
Norris's Philosophy
Despite the consequences, Norris approaches these moments with a focus on learning rather than regret. He admitted, "Do I wish it changed? And do I wish it was better? Do I wish I could maybe do it again? Yeah." However, he quickly added, "I don't regret really making those decisions at the time, because I think that's me, that's life and that's the way it goes." His mindset is to "learn and improve from that point on," embracing mistakes as opportunities for future growth.