Lando Norris gave tough competition to Max Verstappen in the 2024 season for the drivers’ title.
The Briton couldn’t quite bridge the gap to Verstappen due to some mistakes during the campaign.
In addition to this, Norris also made some controversial comments over the year which led to major backlash.
Lando Norris will compete in his sixth year in Formula 1 after debuting with McLaren in 2019.
The Briton achieved his first victory in 2024. Norris’ controversial comments, particularly at the Brazilian GP against Max Verstappen sparked controversy.
Multiple individuals called out Norris over his disputable takes, with many upset fans demanding him to retire.
The Englishman made a jaw-dropping revelation over his future in Formula 1.
The Briton insisted that one couldn’t have ‘too much fun’ in the sport as people would then call them out for not taking it seriously. As such, Norris asserted that he would retire in a ‘couple’ of years.
This is the thing, you can’t have too much fun, then you’re not taking it seriously… I’ll retire in a couple years.
Lando Norris is famously known for being too harsh on himself over even minuscule errors. Speaking upon the recent criticism, Norris highlighted that he preferred to receive it from the team and fans.
However, the 25-year-old cleared that he hated the ‘fake happiness’ that the people showcased rather than criticizing wherever needed.
But I know I’m going to get criticised. I criticise myself all the time. I want my team to criticise me. The thing I probably hate the most in the world is the people that try to make me feel good and do it in the wrong way. I prefer the criticism than the fake happiness. That’s just my way of doing things.
Norris seems ready to contend for the drivers’ title in the 2025 season from the get-go. The Briton will be backed by the dominant chassis built by McLaren.
The team has reportedly achieved over half a second advantage with the MCL39 chassis for the upcoming season.
