Key Highlights
- Lando Norris claims his relationship with team mate Oscar Piastri is “better than ever” despite the Drivers’ Championship battle.
- Norris dismisses concerns over less social media clips, stating it’s due to their focus on driving rather than making videos for social media.
- The duo are set to compete in a triple-header to conclude the 2025 Formula 1 season with Norris holding a 24-point lead.
Formula 1 Title Battle Intensifies as Norries and Piastri Show Solid Team Dynamics
Lando Norris, the reigning world champion of Formula 1, is maintaining a positive outlook on his relationship with team mate Oscar Piastri despite the intense competition for the Drivers’ Championship. Speaking ahead of the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix, Norris highlighted that their bond remains “better than ever” amidst the intra-team rivalry.
Norris Emphasizes Team Spirit
“I think the reason you see less videos is because we ask to do less,” Norris stated during a press conference. “We’re racing drivers; we want to come and drive, not make videos for social media. That’s our request as drivers but we still get made to do plenty.”
Norris further elaborated on the dynamics within the team: “It’s still the same and I’m very happy. I think we’re both happy that’s how it is.
It’s not just because that’s how it is. We both have a lot of respect for each other and we understand the position that we’re in.”
The driver went on to explain their differences: “We both treat the world of driving and personally what we like away from the track quite differently. That’s how I’ve always been, I feel like I’ve always got on well with my team mates since karting, always wanted to, makes my life more fun. I love what I do, so the more I can do that the better.”
Las Vegas Grand Prix and Beyond
The upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix is part of a triple-header that will conclude the 2025 Formula 1 season for Norris and Piastri. With Norris holding a significant 24-point lead over his teammate, both drivers are expected to give their all in the cockpit.
However, Norris reassured fans: “We still very much understand we work for McLaren, we want the best for the team. We work very hard and as drivers you always try and maximise your own performance but when we step out of the car we can still have a joke, have laughs in our debriefs and we still enjoy everything away from the track.
I think it’s still better than ever in many ways.”
Regarding Piastri, Norris spoke highly of his teammate: “He’s calm, down to earth, very relaxed, always looks cool and that’s something I admire quite a bit is just how plane sailing he is, it’s a great attribute to have. Always hard to read what mood he’s in and I think probably for me you see more visually what moods I’m in but otherwise, it’s not like we go play golf together.”
Norris concluded by stating their relationship is still “better than ever,” emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and understanding within the team dynamics.
