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Norris reflects on the attributes he can adopt from Verstappen

12:30, 06 Feb

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bySamson Ero

Lando Norris has spotlighted a few learnings he could take from Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen.

“There are a lot of things that I still admire about Max.”

- Lando Norris

Speaking to GPblog and selected media at a pre-season event at the McLaren Technology Centre, Norris reflected on the difference in mentality between himself and the Red Bull driver.

The 2025 drivers’ champion openly acknowledged his admiration for Verstappen and admitted he wishes he could adopt some of his qualities.

“It’s quite clear that I have a different mentality and a different approach compared to, say, what Max has. Good or bad, you decide,” he explained.

“There are a lot of things that I still admire about Max, and I wish I had a little bit more of that here and there. I’m always trying to improve my own skills. I know there are still areas where I’m not at the level I need to be. It’s still a good level, but when you’re fighting these guys, you need to be close to perfection,” he concluded.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris - Photo: Race Pictures

Norris, however, concluded by insisting he is happy with where he currently stands.

“So there are still plenty of things I want to work on, and I want to get better at, but the baseline level of where I’m at now is already pretty good.”

Norris narrowly beat Verstappen to the 2025 drivers’ championship, finishing just two points ahead after securing third place at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.