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Formula 1: The biggest factor that’s holding Lando Norris back

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Formula 1: The biggest factor that's holding Lando Norris back

As a seasoned gamer and avid Formula 1 fan, I’ve witnessed Lando Norris‘ meteoric rise through the ranks of the motorsport world. His impressive performances as a rookie at McLaren, outshining his more experienced teammate Carlos Sainz Jr., have left many in awe.

At just 19 years old, Lando Norris impressively stood out as a McLaren rookie, often surpassing his teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.’s performance. Over the past couple of seasons, Norris has made remarkable progress and is now viewed as a strong contender for the world championship title.

At the age of 24, I’ve found myself frequently contending for victories in races. Yet, despite my progress, there’s one crucial skill I lack that continues to hinder my performance.

Although Norris boasts some racing background, contending for top positions is unfamiliar territory for him. Consequently, both he and his team have missed out on significant points. The last two race weekends serve as clear illustrations of areas where Norris still needs improvement.

Norris cost himself wins in Spielberg and Silverstone.

A few weeks back at the Austrian Grand Prix, I found myself rooting for Norris as he fiercely competed against Max Verstappen throughout most of the race.

In the final part of the race, the tension rose and Norris appeared to have a significant edge in speed over Verstappen. Though Verstappen put up a valiant effort to protect his position, Norris failed to overtake him, repeatedly attempting risky passes at turn three.

In the end, Norris and Verstappen collided, leading Norris to withdraw his car from the race and Verstappen to pit for a tire change.

During the British Grand Prix, Norris’s faulty race strategy cost him the lead against Hamilton and ultimately resulted in Verstappen taking the second spot as well.

The McLaren driver was in a dilemma about which type of slick tires to choose when transitioning from intermediates. He had two possibilities: opt for the softer ones to match Hamilton’s decision, or go with a new set of medium tires instead.

I sadly ended up in third place despite giving it my all at the finish line. My brakes weren’t as effective as they could have been and my tires were softer than ideal, hindering my performance.

Following the race’s conclusion, it became evident that Norris was displeased with missing out on victory despite having a good chance. Unfortunately, this setback wasn’t the only issue; the gap between him and Verstappen in the championship rankings continued to widen.

In more simple terms, Max Verstappen currently lags behind the three-time world champion by 84 points after finishing behind him in the last two races where he was expected to excel, despite neither of them securing a win in those events.

Despite his unwavering self-assurance during races, Norris experiences a drop in confidence and displays signs of anxiety during critical situations. Noteworthy, he is piloting what is likely the swiftest vehicle among all competitors.

Based on my personal observation and analysis of Formula One racing, what sets Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton apart from other drivers, including the one I’m currently representing, is their ability to perform at the highest level even when they don’t have the fastest car on the track.

I have closely followed Norris’ racing career and I firmly believe that he possesses all the necessary skills to excel in Formula 1. Yet, the title of a world champion is a whole different ball game. We’ve caught glimpses of his exceptional abilities, but it takes an extraordinary level of consistency and peak performance to win the championship.

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2024-07-16 17:32

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