Lando Norris has been labelled as “desperate” and told to revise his racing tactics after a challenging Miami Grand Prix weekend, where his attempts to battle Max Verstappen ended with significant setbacks. The British driver lost four positions on the first lap after going off the road, while fiercely contesting the lead against Verstappen, who started from pole position. Though Norris managed to recover to second place by overtaking Verstappen, he ultimately lost ground to his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who secured his third consecutive victory and extended his championship lead to 16 points.
Following the race, Norris criticized Verstappen for “ruining his own race” and suggested that the reigning world champion was “not racing very smart” during their intense on-track battles in Miami. Despite Norris’s frustration aimed at Verstappen, seven-time grand prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya offered a different perspective, emphasizing that Norris’s own decisions played a significant role in his difficult race. Montoya remarked that Norris had placed himself in an “unnecessary position” at the start and described his driving as “a bit desperate.”
Montoya said in an interview with Spin Genie.
Montoya highlighted Norris’s eagerness to impose himself on Verstappen, stating,
Montoya advised Norris to adopt a more patient and calculated strategy if he wants to remain a serious contender for this year’s world championship.
Montoya added.
Despite the early troubles, Montoya acknowledged Norris’s resilience in climbing back up the order but stressed that the focus should now be on maximizing his own speed.
Montoya explained. He also pointed out the risks of Norris’s aggressive style in the heat of competition.
Though fans enjoy the exciting battles between Norris and Verstappen, Montoya warned that Norris’s current approach is
Meanwhile, Piastri heads into the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with momentum, aiming to secure a fourth consecutive win and his fifth victory in seven races. In contrast, Norris has not stood atop the podium since the Australian Grand Prix season opener, underscoring the urgency for a change in his racing mindset as the season progresses.
