Did Nico Rosberg really brand Lando Norris as the ‘worst title contender of all-time’?

Lando Norris has looked sluggish in his efforts this season despite having the fastest car on the grid.

Did Nico Rosberg really brand Lando Norris as the ‘worst title contender of all-time’?

Nico Rosberg and Lando Norris (via IMAGO)

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Recently someone with the X handle @hamiltonprop_ insisted that Nico Rosberg deemed McLaren driver Lando Norris as the worst F1 world championship contender of all time. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Norris are currently the prime contenders for the 2024 drivers’ championship.

Max Verstappen leads the championship, by a margin of 62 points to second-placed Lando Norris. While the former has been on a declining run of form since the past few races, the latter has failed to capitalize on his opportunities as well.

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Rosberg: Verstappen will easily win the title and it upsets me. 
Presenter: It upsets you? 
Rosberg: I had to face Lewis Hamilton but Max gets to win a title against Norris, the worst title contender of all time.
Nico Rosberg said according to the X post upon being asked of his championship predictions

While this post has been making the rounds on the web, it has come to light that the person that the posted the news, is actually a Norris hater. Hence, the news is completely fake and Rosberg never deemed Norris as the worst title contender of all time.

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Lando Norris still believes in winning the championship this season

McLaren has collectively been a much superior force than Red Bull in the constructors’ championship this season. However, the team has greatly faltered in the drivers’ tussle despite possessing the fastest car on the grid.

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Lando Norris (via IMAGO)
Obviously I wouldn't say we’re running out of time, but time is going away slowly. I still believe that we can do it, you know the pace is obviously great. I still believe we probably had close to, if not the best car again today, so I don't know. It's not for me to decide. It's for the team.
Lando Norris said via Formula1

Lando Norris has thereafter spoken on the team’s possibility to excel in both championships this year. He believes that the pace is competitive enough for the Papayas to win races but is worried about running out of time.

The Woking-based team has progressively improved this season. Everything is working well for the outfit and for Norris to have a serious shot at the drivers’ Championship, McLaren will have to start prioritizing the Brit from Azerbaijan onward.

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