Lando Norris reveals how he has managed to get the ‘most out of himself’ amidst fiercely contested 2024 season
Lando Norris has charted some exquisite performances for the Woking-based team throughout the 2024 season.
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McLaren driver Lando Norris has shared his thoughts on resting and rewinding amidst the tight title challenge this season. Norris currently stands second in the drivers’ championship, trailing by 62 points with three races to go.
Lando Norris has been subject to widespread criticism despite performing extraordinarily well on most occasions. The 25-year-old has lacked during particular situations, thus committing unnecessary mistakes. His mistakes have cost him podiums and even victories time and again this year.
Norris has since talked about needing to pay less attention to irrelevant information both on and off the grid. The Brit claims of being more peaceful and calm upon taking care of his own mental health and needs.
You also want to be able to turn off. One of the things I’ve learned over time is, it’s not always how much you can think consistently of these things, I didn’t need to focus on. I was almost overthinking things and thinking too much of damn I didn’t do good enough here, I need to think of that and what did I do wrong there and oh what can be better here. I almost overloaded myself with too much information. I see over time, I’ve learned to get more out of myself in certain areas, more focus and more dedication.
Lando Norris via Austin Evans YouTube channel
McLaren, on the other hand, has been very successful as a unit, standing atop the title charts with a 36-point lead. Norris now has a responsibility to cater to his team selflessly and help them secure the constructors’ title for the first time since 1997.
F1 journalist claims Lando Norris was relieved after Brazilian GP
Dutch journalist Ruud Dimmers has spoken of a changing demeanor in Lando Norris post the Brazilian GP. Having finished P6 at Interlagos, Norris’ chance of winning the drivers’ championship appears to be over.
Actually at the end of that race in Brazil, it seemed as if he was almost just relieved. He had been running races for a long time with his heart on his sleeve. He was really happy when he had the pole position. We saw that boy from before – nice and optimistic. And now the championship pressure came in, whether it was a real title fight or not. In Brazil, it was done. He looked like [he could] breathe out and relax.
Ruud Dimmers said on the RacingNews365 podcast
Dimmers feels that Norris was relieved after the Brazilian GP as a huge burden of the title chase got lifted off his shoulders. Prior to the race, the 25-year-old was burdened by huge expectations both from his team and himself.
The Dutch journalist then praised the Brit for giving his best efforts and fighting valiantly for wins and podiums this season. Norris will be happy with his performances regardless of whether or not he wins the title. This sense of fulfillment might be key in helping him envision a title triumph in the coming years.
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