Ralf Schumacher points out Lando Norris' weaknesses, says 'He's missing the basics of overtaking'
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Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has said Lando Norris was at fault when he shared his struggle with overtaking Max Verstappen. Lando Norris had recently taken the second spot on the podium at the Miami Grand Prix, with Verstappen finishing in fourth position. Unlike his teammate Oscar Piastri, who has won four out of the five races this season, Norris has been openly talking about why he has not been able to clinch a win in the recent races.
Ralf Schumacher on Lando Norris
Talking about Lando Norris and what he thinks is wrong with him, Ralf Schumacher told Sky Deutschland, as per
Grandprix.com
, 'I don't know what's wrong with Norris. Norris isn't capable of it, otherwise he would do it. There are no excuses. There are simply some drivers who have a superb eye for it - that's Verstappen, of course, but also Piastri and I have to say also (Oliver) Bearman. Norris simply lacks that, and he won't learn it either. It will stay that way. He's missing the basics of overtaking. You actually learn that in karting, so he should be able to do it. But he always seems to take too long to get to the front, and that's a problem. It's not how he can become world champion.'
Schumacher also raised doubts over his possible conduct in the upcoming races. He said, 'Norris knows that he has to deliver now. That means he will increase his risk-taking, also because I think he is sick and tired of always being called the weak one. I think he'll want to show more toughness now - but he lacks the feel of a Piastri. Piastri is also showing that he can drive tight lines and defend hard. I can imagine Norris misjudging a situation in a direct duel resulting in contact with his teammate.'
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Norris is currently in second position in the 2025 F1 Driver Standings with 115 points. He won the rain-hit Australian Grand Prix but is now looking to clinch another win over his teammate Oscar Piastri, who is leading the standings with 131 points and four wins this season.
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