Lando Norris says he’s given up alcohol and partying – but even if he did abstain from celebrating his Monaco Grand Prix victory, chances are he didn’t have a restful night.
He outlined in the post-race press conference why he can’t be entirely at ease. Yes, the Monaco win was a huge relief and a vital boost for his still-alive title campaign. Yes, that pole lap in qualifying was nothing short of spectacular and gave a much-needed lift to Norris, who had been struggling in recent weeks.
But no – he’s not quite back to his old self yet. At least, that’s how Formula 1’s most self-aware driver sees it.
Norris admitted he still needs to find consistency in his performances; Monaco, after all, is a unique weekend. His relationship with the MCL39 and his overall confidence in the car, he said, still have room for improvement. And the championship lead still belongs to team-mate Oscar Piastri – though the gap between the two McLaren stars at the top is now down to just three points.
