Within the round-up: Lando Norris says Max Verstappen units such a excessive normal that ending second to him can really feel like an achievement.
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Norris attended the FIA Gala on Friday the place McLaren had been formally topped constructors’ champions. He praised Max Verstappen, who beat him to the drivers’ title by 63 factors.
“To begin with, congratulations to Max,” mentioned Norris. “What he did this yr was unbelievable. I’m the primary particular person to acknowledge such issues after I’m the one going up in opposition to him. It was a troublesome season, in fact. I attempted to place up my finest and provides the perfect battle that I might, however this yr was not sufficient.
“On the identical time, generally I’m completely happy to complete second to Max, as a result of I feel it’s a fairly an achievement to do so much higher than that.
“So an exquisite yr for myself. Plenty of achievements. Plenty of enhancements from myself — however I additionally know that I must step it up and do greater than I did this yr, so I’m excited to sit up for subsequent yr and attempt to do the identical.”
Previous to talking footage was proven of Verstappen’s Brazilian Grand Prix victory, the place he benefited from a pink flag after being unable to pit throughout a Digital Security Automotive interval. Footage of Norris speaking concerning the timing of the pink flag was performed afterwards.
“I simply need to retract my remark again there the place I mentioned it was ‘all luck, no expertise’,” mentioned Norris. “You understand how the media change issues.”
Extra modifications to FIA’s “misconduct” rule
The FIA revealed it has accredited additional modifications to the “misconduct” clause of the Worldwide Sporting Code.
“In alignment with the United Towards On-line Abuse marketing campaign and the FIA president’s dedication to defending all these concerned in motorsport in opposition to on-line toxicity, this modification to the ISC will contribute to create a extra accountable and respectful atmosphere not solely amongst opponents but in addition with officers and volunteers,” it mentioned.
Piastri happy with second season
Oscar Piastri mentioned he was notably inspired by his kind within the center a part of his second season in System 1. The McLaren driver scored his first two grand prix victories this yr.
“The plain highlights had been Budapest and Baku however my drives in Monaco, Monza and Spa come shut behind,” Piastri wrote in his column for Auto Motion. “The center a part of the season was actually robust for me and people outcomes give me a number of confidence.
“I really feel my driving is in place. After two seasons in F1, there’s a lot extra to come back and I’m actually excited for the long run.”
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