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Lando Norris Accuses George Russell of Mind Games in Shocking F1 Rivalry Twist

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
March 28, 2025
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F1 2025 Season Stirs Controversy: Norris and Russell Joke about Leclerc’s ‘Extra-Flexi’ Wing After Hamilton Collision

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 22, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after qualifying in second position with third placed McLaren's Lando Norris REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Lando Norris, the McLaren sensation, has fired a broadside at rival George Russell, suggesting the Mercedes driver is playing a risky game of psychological warfare. As the 2025 Formula 1 season unfolds, the tension between these two British stars is palpable. Norris believes that if Russell genuinely thinks McLaren possesses an unbeatable advantage, he might just be losing the mental battle.

The 2025 season kicked off with McLaren proving the pre-season predictions right, showcasing a dominant performance. With back-to-back victories, McLaren has established itself as the team to beat. Norris clinched an impressive win at the Australian Grand Prix, securing pole position by a significant margin, leaving competitors in the dust.

This dominance prompted Russell to claim that McLaren could already shift focus to the 2026 rule changes and still clinch both championships this year. He reiterated this before the Chinese Grand Prix, where McLaren secured a 1-2 finish, asserting that McLaren’s current superiority surpasses even Red Bull’s 2023 dominance. However, he questioned whether McLaren’s drivers could capitalize on this edge as effectively as Max Verstappen once did.

Norris, however, has dismissed Russell’s assertions as futile mind games aimed at cranking up the pressure on him and his team. “A bigger advantage than 2023’s Red Bull? Right,” Norris chuckled when confronted with Russell’s comments. “I thought Russell was smarter than that, but clearly not. It’s obvious that it’s not the case.”

Norris further mocked Russell’s attempts, stating, “George thinks he can play a lot of games, but I don’t fall for any of them. The car is excellent, but his ‘season’s over’ comments after one race are absurd.”

Norris would relish the scenario where Russell’s concerns are genuine, viewing it as evidence of McLaren’s intimidating speed. When asked if Russell’s comments affect him, Norris confidently replied, “No. It seems like he’s the one feeling the pressure, convinced they can’t catch up.”

Meanwhile, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who triumphed in Shanghai, also weighed in, branding Russell’s claims as “far-fetched.” He acknowledged McLaren’s strong performance in Melbourne but downplayed the notion of an unassailable lead. “Our car was strong, no doubt, but Russell’s statements have been quite amusing,” Piastri noted.

As the season progresses, the rivalry between Norris and Russell is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling narratives in Formula 1. Will McLaren maintain its dominance, or will Russell’s mind games gain the upper hand? Only time will tell.

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