Norris Regrets Overshadowing Piastri's First F1 Victory

McLaren's Lando Norris expressed regret over overshadowing teammate Oscar Piastri's first Formula One win at the Hungarian Grand Prix by initially ignoring team orders to yield the lead. Norris eventually ceded with three laps remaining but felt the incident could have been better handled. He emphasized it overshadowed their team’s one-two finish.

McLaren's Lando Norris has expressed regret over overshadowing teammate Oscar Piastri's first Formula One victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The incident occurred when Norris, who started on pole, ignored team requests to let Piastri retake the lead until finally ceding in the closing laps.

Norris admitted misjudgment in handling the situation, reflecting on how it diverted attention from their significant one-two finish. 'It's such a stupid thing that I didn't let him past immediately,' Norris said, adding that both he and the team could have managed the incident better.

Despite being second in the drivers' championship, Norris stated that the team should not prioritize him for future wins. He acknowledged Piastri's strong performance and asserted that team dynamics should not always favor him.

(With inputs from agencies.)