Lando Norris Brushes Off Red Bull's Mind Games

Lando Norris has dismissed comments from Red Bull's Helmut Marko, suggesting mental weaknesses, as mere mind games typical in Formula One. Norris acknowledged a ritual love for chicken wraps but remained unperturbed by the criticism, focusing on his rivalry with friend and reigning champion Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris has dismissed Red Bull's criticisms regarding his mental fortitude, attributing them to familiar Formula One mind games during title contention era.

Red Bull's Helmut Marko had made comments comparing Norris unfavorably to Max Verstappen, citing pre-race rituals as a sign of mental vulnerability. In response, Norris humorously mentioned his 'ritual hunger' for chicken wraps and emphasized he was unfazed by such statements. He labeled the competitive jibes as a regular part of the sport.

Norris, currently trailing Verstappen by 52 points with six races left, maintains a strong rivalry on track but friendship off it with the champion. He's an advocate for mental health awareness and remains focused on his performance rather than critics' comments.

(With inputs from agencies.)