Motor racing-Norris answers his critics with first F1 title


Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

ABU DHABI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Mentally fragile, too cocky, a privileged Gen Z kid bankrolled by a wealthy father, rapid but lacking the killer instinct that separates champions from the rest -- Lando Norris has faced plenty of criticism on his road to the top in Formula One.

He has been booed by hostile crowds in parts of the world with different favourites, replying with a smile and wave from the podium, and taken flak for mistakes including colliding with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.

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