Lando Norris, the rising star of Formula 1, has been issued a stark warning that his obsession with social media might be jeopardizing his shot at the coveted world championship title. Despite being considered a frontrunner for the 2025 season after finishing as the runner-up to Max Verstappen in the previous year, Norris has struggled to replicate his success, securing only one victory in the five races held so far.
Renowned F1 journalist and former Ferrari general manager, Peter Windsor, has raised concerns about Norris’s excessive focus on social media, urging the McLaren driver to prioritize his on-track performance over online popularity. Windsor emphasized the importance of Norris shedding his social media persona and channeling his energy into becoming a more focused and driven racing driver.
The pressure on Norris has intensified as his teammate, Oscar Piastri, has been excelling on the track, clinching three wins this season, including a recent triumph in Saudi Arabia that propelled him to the top of the standings. With Piastri now holding a 10-point lead over Norris, the British driver faces an uphill battle to reclaim his teammate’s lead and challenge the likes of Verstappen in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
As Norris grapples with the distractions of social media and the fierce competition on the track, the stakes have never been higher for the young driver to prove his mettle and refocus his priorities on clinching the Formula 1 world championship.