Норріс зізнається, що ненавидить помилки у спілкуванні зі ЗМІ
Lando Norris has learned this year that being world champion means every word gets weighed.
Ландо Норріс has admitted he sometimes regrets the way he behaves with the media, following several controversial exchanges during his first season as F1 world champion.
Which moments put Norris under fire?
Команда McLaren driver drew criticism this year for comments about Франко Колапінто after Baku, and for a sarcastic exchange with a Viaplay reporter following his clash with teammate Оскар П'ястрі в Сінгапурі.
What did Norris tell Martin Brundle?
Виступаючи перед Мартін Брюндл on Sky UK, Norris admitted he can get it wrong.
"I'm not the best in front of the media sometimes," said the 26-year-old.
"I hate the fact when I say the wrong things, or I might disrespect someone when I say something, I hate that."
Does Norris dwell on his mistakes?
He does. The incidents can stay with him long after he leaves the paddock.
"I go home and I just question it for hours," added the Briton. "Why I said what I said, why I did what I did."
Where does Norris draw the line?
Brundle pointed out that Norris' openness has traditionally been part of his appeal. The reigning champion agreed, but said there are limits.
"Yeah but there's a line," he said.
"There's nothing more that I love than respect, receiving respect and I know it has to go the other way."
Чому це важливо
Norris has long been one of the most candid voices on the grid. Being world champion amplifies everything he says, and on the evidence of this interview, he is still working out how to balance that honesty with the scrutiny that comes with the title.
За темою: Негативна реакція на Норріса знову зростає, оскільки Аргентина набирає обертів після Баку
