Lando Norris, current Formula 1 champion, has expressed his desire for Mercedes drivers to encounter issues during the upcoming races. At a time when he occupies fifth place in the championship with 112 points, Norris paints an optimistic scenario for his recovery in the competition.
Throughout the season, the British driver has been monitoring the performance of Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader with 224 points, and reflects on the need for Mercedes to make mistakes similar to those that affected their performance last year. ‘I hope they have a double disqualification in Las Vegas like we did and that they decided not to pit in Qatar,’ he noted with an ironic tone.
Norris recalls that last year, he and his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, had critical moments during the final races after being disqualified in Las Vegas for excessive wear on the underfloor of their cars. In Qatar, the decision not to make a pit stop during a key moment of the race cost them important positions.
Despite the setbacks, Norris maintains a positive attitude. Clarifying that each season is different, the driver assures that he is making the most of the opportunities that come his way and continues with confidence: ‘There is still a long way to go, but I am optimistic and believe it is possible.’
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