July 8th 2024.
Lando Norris had been leading the British Grand Prix with an impressive performance, but things took a turn in the final 12 laps. Jenson Button, a former Formula One champion, had some advice for Norris after the race. He urged the young driver to stop showing "weakness" and to believe in himself more. This came after Norris had publicly stated that he had "thrown away" the chance to win the race.
The race at Silverstone was an emotional one for Sir Lewis Hamilton, who claimed his first F1 victory since December 2021. He finished ahead of Max Verstappen and Norris, who had done an excellent job overtaking both Hamilton and George Russell to take the lead. However, a poor strategy call in the final 12 laps cost Norris his chance at victory and knocked him out of contention.
Despite still achieving a podium finish at his home race, Norris was deeply frustrated. In the post-race press conference, he repeatedly mentioned that he and his team had made a mistake that cost them valuable points in the title race with Verstappen. He said, "I hate saying it again. So many things were going well, but we threw it away in the final stop. Our decision to go on to the softs was the wrong one. Even if I had boxed on the perfect lap, I don't think it would have made a difference. Lewis still would have won."
Norris also acknowledged the positives and the good things that his team had in place, but he couldn't help feeling disappointed. This wasn't the first time this season that he had come close to victory, only to have it slip away. Button, who now works as a commentator for Sky Sports, had some wise words for Norris. He reminded him that he needed to be careful with his emotions and not be too hard on himself. "We know how important it is to have your head in the right place," Button said. "Lando is incredibly talented, and I don't want him to be too down on himself. He shouldn't show his competitors any weakness."
While Norris may have missed out on the win, he will have another chance to close the 84 point gap to Verstappen at the next race in Hungary on July 21. And with Button's advice in mind, hopefully, he will be able to bounce back and show everyone why he is considered one of the most promising young drivers in Formula One.
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