“I’m Sure There’s Plenty Of Drivers Who Have Felt Threatened Same”: Lando Norris Revealed How He Dealt With Mental Issues


“I’m Sure There’s Plenty Of Drivers Who Have Felt Threatened Same”: Lando Norris Revealed How He Dealt With Mental Issues

Lando Norris

In a recent conversation with ITV, McLaren’s young sensation, Lando Norris has commented that he dealt with mental health issues early in his career which often led to him being depressed. This is not the first time a Formula 1 driver has publicly opened about his mental health issues, furthermore, Lando Norris thinks that he can be more open about issues regarding mental health and other problems as the mindset in the sport has massively changed over the years.

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At the moment, Lando Norris is doing a fantastic job with McLaren and is currently running fourth in the Championship. Alongside teammate Daniel Ricciardo, he has helped his team get a hold on the third position in the Constructors’ Championship as they battle for the P3 spot with Ferrari who are just whiskers behind them.

What did Lando Norris say about his mental health issues?

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Lando-Norris

Norris quoted that “I’m sure there’s plenty of drivers in the past which felt the same way, or athletes in the past, which felt the same way, I don’t know if it’s we’re more open nowadays, or if we’re more willing to say what we’re feeling, some of the younger drivers now? till it’s not everyone.

He further added that “It’s not like every young driver says what they feel. It’s just been a few more recently or more athletes now, which have said it,” Lando Norris admitted that it is really important for drivers to stay honest and talk about the problems they are going through so that more people can become aware of the fact that mental health is a serious issue.

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Lando Norris
Lando Norris

Explaining the same, he commented that “But I think the more people that say it, the more people realize the consequences and actions from other people.”

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