Lando Norris, a top contender for Rookie of the Year, had differences with teammate Oscar Piastri early in the season. Norris called Piastri a "snake" after a surprising statement regarding karting.
In a YouTube video, Lando Norris humorously said, “I haven’t been in a go-kart for way too long, over a year, I would say almost. Let me just over there nice and early. Oscar has been testing. Oscar has been a little snake and has been testing." However, it was all for fun.
Lando Norris praised rookie Oscar Piastri for his role in McLaren's resurgence. Both drivers provided valuable feedback on the MCL60, aiding the team's data correlation and positively impacting their performance.
Piastri's Strong Start in F1
Norris acknowledged Piastri's impressive start in Formula 1, noting that he began with a substantial baseline and continued to develop throughout the season, contributing significantly from his first race weekend.