Norris Draws Ryder Cup Inspiration Amid Singapore GP Struggles and Verstappen Praise
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Norris Draws Ryder Cup Inspiration Amid Singapore GP Struggles and Verstappen Praise
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Lando Norris has had a challenging few days at the Singapore Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver admitting he's struggling to recapture the magic from his dominant 2024 victory at the Marina Bay Circuit. Formula1.com reports that after Friday's practice sessions, Norris confessed he was "missing all of the feelings I had here last year" following what he described as a difficult day that saw him finish sixth in FP1, behind teammate Oscar Piastri.
The weekend took a dramatic turn during FP2 when Norris was involved in an unusual pit lane incident with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The two drivers made contact when Leclerc's car was released alongside Norris as they prepared to resume action after a red flag stoppage, adding to what was already a disrupted session featuring multiple interruptions.
Despite the early struggles, Norris remains focused on the championship battle where he sits 25 points behind teammate Piastri in what has become an intriguing intra-team rivalry. Sky Sports F1 reveals that the British driver has been drawing inspiration from the recent Ryder Cup, specifically Team USA's comeback attempt at Bethpage Black. Norris, who spent his weekend off binge-watching the entire golf tournament, told Sky Sports that the Americans' final-day surge reinforced his belief that "you can never say never" in competitive sports.
The 25-year-old also made headlines with remarkably candid comments about three-time world champion Max Verstappen. ESPN Australia reports that Norris declared it would be "almost impossible" to match Verstappen's abilities, citing the Dutch driver's Formula 1 pedigree through his racing parents Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen. Norris didn't mince words, suggesting anyone claiming they could reach Verstappen's level should be told to "f--- off."
With McLaren needing just 13 more points to clinch the Constructors' Championship, Norris acknowledged during Thursday's FIA press conference that while his team has had the best car for 95 percent of races this season, recent upgrades from Red Bull have leveled the playing field. He expects Verstappen to remain a genuine challenger at every remaining race, setting up what promises to be an intense battle through the final seven rounds of the season.
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