Lando Norris Is NOT A Coward

Welcome to another exciting episode where we take a deep dive into the intriguing world of Formula 1 contracts and the captivating dynamics surrounding Lando Norris's recent contract extension with McLaren for multiple years. In this video, we'll uncover the emerging trend that's reshaping F1 contract negotiations, where drivers are increasingly avoiding specifying exact contract lengths. We'll delve into the controversial comment made by Lando about facing the 'best driver in the world' and how it ignited a firestorm of debate on the internet, with some accusing him of avoiding a partnership with Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
But that's not all! We'll explore the impact of these criticisms on Lando's character and how it might shape his future interactions with fans and the online community. As we dissect the reasons behind Lando's loyalty to McLaren, you'll discover his unwavering confidence in the team's 2024 car and his ambitious goal of bringing glory back to the historic McLaren name.
But wait, there's more! We'll also discuss the potential dream team scenarios involving Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, examining why such a partnership might not be in the cards right now, but could become a reality in the future. Join us for this captivating discussion as we uncover the latest insights and drama in the ever-evolving world of Formula 1 contracts.
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If you're a Formula 1 enthusiast, you won't want to miss the latest F1 news and updates for 2024. Lando Norris, the talented driver from the McLaren F1 team, is making headlines again. This time, there's a twist in the story as rumors circulate about a possible move to Red Bull Racing alongside Max Verstappen. Norris, known for his humorous interviews and fearless racing, has fans eagerly awaiting any developments. In an exclusive interview with Zak Brown, the McLaren CEO, we delve into Norris's thoughts on the potential switch and why he might be feeling a bit "scared" about the challenge ahead. Keep an eye on F1 2024 for all the exciting Formula One action and stay tuned for more updates on the Verstappen-Norris saga!
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[@LawVS]

My socials: linktr.ee/lawvs Gasly and Ocon Want To LEAVE Alpine?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5KVopSEmLeeo68

[@Max-pi7ri]

This thumbnail is pure gold

[@HAbarneyWK]

Lol, I didnt even check it 😆

[@SyDSandwich5403]

“You thought i was gonna say the lengthof his pe-“ Had me rolling 😂😂😂

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

Watching Lando and Max on the sim racing videos is hilarious. Especially when Lando took Max out (Accidentally) and Max caught up only for lando to scream and worry and constantly apologize constantly with Max on his tail. They are no doubt "Friends" Good video man.

[@LawVS]

They are friends, yes, but probably not BFFs. Perhaps Max sees him as a kindred spirit.

[@bummbuller]

​@@LawVS i think many ppl think that because Lando has a bff with the name Max. You know how the Internet can be^^ And saying BFF on the Grid is like saying BFF at my Workplace. Yes we like each other and sometimes hang out at party (see the videos of them Party like hell) but we are not BFF^^

[@taemi5507]

Totally agree. Him staying at McLaren also feels to me much more comfortable than Charles staying at Ferrari, even though both have been improving lately. It makes sense, it seems like a sound decision that he wants to see it though with McLaren until they achieve something significant. But...I also look forward to some day him and Max teaming up maybe🙂

[@LawVS]

Lando and Charles have so much in common but with Lando it's more of a nuturing sensation whereas with Charles, it's so much more sacred...and that's quite terrifying.

[@Nagi98]

What Lando needs, is a win. Let`s hope he gets one this campaign. I hate this mentality, "that guy is good, so he need to be at Red Bull/Mercedes" or whatever team is on that position, let the man do his thing at whatever team he wants to be.

[@LawVS]

Definitely. We might get a 2012 where 5 drivers win the first 5 races.

[@CytrusF1]

Lando is one of the best drivers, and no idea why LH fans are attacking him so hard for what he said.

[@LawVS]

I guess Lewis' comments about him being "100% happy" with the idea of teaming up with Max didn't help.

[@WRC-FAN]

I don't think Lando would want to go to Red Bull and be a designated number two driver - he's much better off at McLaren. I agree with you that's it makes sense for the teams to adopt the strategy of having a designated number one and number two driver - as a fan I don't like it, but I think it's best for the team. So that brings up the question of where does that leave Oscar Piastri?

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

There is a specifically subgroup within the Hamilton fanbase calling themselves "teamLH" often attack just about anyone in Formula 1 about anything. More often then not ending up rambling incomprehensible about Abu Dhabi 2021 and Micheal Massi. Best just to ignore there hot takes for your own mental well being.

[@RockSolitude]

@@WRC-FAN what do you mean where does that leave Oscar Piastri? He's McLaren's insurance policy for starters so if Lando leaves prematurely they have Oscar already primed for the lead driver at McLaren. They got him locked up until 2026. However, if Oscar decides to leave, he would have no shortage of suitors looking to take him. Red Bull have already expressed interest/regret and Ferrari would want a piece of that pastry also. Then there's also Audi and Williams if they ever manage to become top teams.

[@WRC-FAN]

@@RockSolitude It means in the case of McLaren you have two drivers that are just about equal, with Oscar maybe even being better buy the end of this season.

[@Fenrasulfr]

When I just heard the quote in the video (haven't read the interview), it sounded a whole lot more like him saying: If you want to beat Max Verstappen joining his team was not the best move. That sounded more like fighting words to me than cowardes. I would see Max and Lando team up for endurance racing.

[@LawVS]

Agreed. I didn't see him staying a cowardly thing. He's got a good feeling with the MCL38 and he reckons going to Max's team now isn't smart.

[@hectornecromancer5308]

Especially considering how teams manage their drivers in general and now many teams are getting there. It's a very good idea to just stay and try to run for title contention if it's possible

[@liukin95]

At this point in time I find it very difficult to picture Lando in any other team other than McLaren, the team has almost become a part of his identity. I think he's doing the right thing by staying put and I don't just say that as a McLaren fan, I say that as someone who genuinely thinks McLaren will be fighting for championships in the next few years.

[@LawVS]

Yeah, kinda like how it's hard to see Charles NOT in red.

[@liukin95]

@@LawVS Exactly!

[@Loki-sk7bi]

I think a lot of Lando hate came from him beating Ricciardo into semi retirement. You can’t just do that to everyone’s favourite jester. But I think Lando is one of the most talented drivers of his generation. I wanna see him do well at McLaren.

[@olinaguasalvarado3225]

He will be crushed by Oscar this season. Putting the end to the stupid hype for lando NOWINS from the British media.

[@cadenzhou5860]

@@olinaguasalvarado3225you could be right of course. But your tone just make you seem quite daft.

[@michaeldellorso889]

I can’t decide between Lando, Charles, and Oscar for biggest after Max (excluding older drivers like Lewis and Nando)

[@Vislow]

​@@olinaguasalvarado3225At least he'll always have a space rent-free in that noggin of yours

[@MaxskiSynths]

I used to like Lando a lot more, but his attitude sometimes puts me off him completely

[@johnmclaren3908]

Norris goes down as a McLaren legend if he wins the title with McLaren. If he wins with Red Bull he’s just another driver.

[@LawVS]

Oh yes. Lando would go down in McLaren history and probably one of their longest-serving drivers.

[@johnmclaren3908]

@@LawVS I read somewhere if he saw out his previous contract until 2025 he would have completed the most races for McLaren in F1.

[@Adwnpinoy310]

I like that Lando and Max are friends. Lando going to RBR would have ended that. Not that was in anyway Lando’s motivation

[@LawVS]

They do respect each other yeah.

[@TheKirkyLifeGaming]

Just came off the back of the truly mind-numbing The Race video. This channel is a safe haven of sanity. And not worrying about the length of….contracts.

[@LawVS]

Oh I thought you were gonna say something else.

[@christopherbrooks5548]

I don't want to see Max and Lando as teammates, I think it would be bad for the sport and bad for Lando. Max has already proven that he won't follow team orders and Red Bull has already proven they are going to play favoritism to Max (which they should).

[@LawVS]

I don't think Max wants that either right now. Maybe one day in another sport.

[@rockytalkndawoods3057]

The length of their "what now?" 😂😂😂 ☠️

[@dward596]

After Andrea Stella came out and said “we’ve seen no diminishing returns” a couple of weeks ago says they think they’ve found at least another second a lap, so why would you move if you’ve been told you’re going to be significantly quicker than last season 🤷‍♂️

[@LawVS]

McLaren have a little more room to grow and Red Bull are already ahead so it might mean they have caught up.

[@Jegge_100]

Why would anyone want to be red bulls no.2 driver? I dont think anyone has managed to make that seat ever work in that one car team.

[@LawVS]

The hope that Max might walk one day and you'd be in the pound seat to lead.

[@WRC-FAN]

I agree with you about teams adopting a designated number one and number two driver strategy, but where would this leave Oscar Piastri. Seems like McLaren fought really hard to get him. That's a position I don't think he will be happy with and he might start looking for other opportunities.

[@henrywilliams4170]

that's dependent on performance from both drivers. If piastri with more experience starts beating him then the opposite will probably be true, if they're evenly matched they will both be number 1's. piastri wouldn't signed with McLaren until 2026 if the team were just going to give norris number 1 status regardless of performance relative to teammate. It'd be quite absurd actually if they gave him number 1 status if his teammate was matching or beating him.

[@WRC-FAN]

@@henrywilliams4170 McLaren seems to be one of the very few teams on the grid where there doesn't appear to have one driver clearly superior to the other. I think they should be given equal status until at least halfway through the season before they start giving priority to one driver.

[@LawVS]

From what I have seen, Oscar's driving style is very similar to Lando's which is great for McLaren as their car can be tailored to do well with both drivers.

[@manny8789]

0:43 haha that cut was amazing

[@moonbathing2002]

Poor Lando, he's been a class act showing great race craft/intelligence/temperament & knowledge of his car's limitations in 2023 in not wanting to jeopardize a great result for Mclaerrn whilst up against Max! He's proved himself a mature/skilled/self - confident racing driver that knows he's got what it takes when the car is ready! I'd hate it if he clammed up, however, I think his balls are big enough now to bounce off the unfounded/illogical ramblings of silly billies!

[@LawVS]

Yes. Getting several podiums is quite the big deal and more than most drivers do in a whole career.

[@Jean.P.Cartier]

With that long length contract McLaren needs to deliver a championship worthy car

[@LawVS]

It seems like they're off to a good start with this puncy 2024 campaign.

[@oskotwala]

0:48 that was pure gold 😂😂

[@BlissifiedHH]

As someone who started watching Attack on Titan last week, I enjoyed this thumbnail way to much Also, with that second camera we've now confirmed that Mr Law has a cat given the light is on the cat cage

[@katy4523]

Definitely agree. Also towards the end of the season, when Lando snapped at someone for calling Max his "bff", I wonder if the feel good feelings ended as soon as he opened negotiations with McLaren officially?

[@LawVS]

Perhaps. That's a good point. Damage control was in effect perhaps.

[@PorscheWilliamsformulaone2026]

Everybody is talking about Texas getting independence so can you Talk about cota getting removed from the formula one calendar and its replacement being new York again please???

[@LawVS]

I don't think that's something I am qualified to discuss.

[@frankw8772]

I think the should be a limit of 3 years max on each contract for the drivers as well all athletes in all other sports.

[@LawVS]

I don't think that would be workable.

[@herralexander136]

0:46 oh my God that was unexpected lol

[@OnionChoppingNinja]

I think the Norris to Red Bull rummor was just Dr. Marko trying to have a lifeline in the off chance Verstappen says Sayōnara to Formula 1. Which let face it, will happen before his contract runs out in 2028

[@LawVS]

Oh of course Dr Marko is gonna stir something...

[@niagaradrones]

How do you find time? Between voice acting, editing, db content and F1 content. Always impressed Lawrence.

[@ケイータKeiyta]

He's a voice actor ?

[@LawVS]

I find a way.

[@DaYapGuy]

Controversy for Lando ?! Gonna send this to my friend !!

[@LawVS]

More like Lando has got this where he is.

[@DaYapGuy]

@@LawVS Yeah sorry, got into the "First !" Rush...

[@DaYapGuy]

@@LawVS So still haven't watched the video😅

[@roo79x]

Looking at how Red Bull is. I don't know why any top driver would want to drive for them unless they were going to be their number 1 driver. Which is not going to happen any time soon. The only drivers who should be looking to go to Red Bull are ones that have no other alternatives or the ones who know they are going to be no better than a number 2 driver and that would be their best bet for points and podiums.

[@LawVS]

I think Lando is voicing what many other drivers think who aren't interested in Red Bull: why bother?

[@roo79x]

​@@LawVS Exactly. Red Bull need someone like KMag as a number 2 driver

[@TheCrownJules17]

That length joke caught me so off guard 😂 you never cease to amaze me law! 😂

[@isaacborthwick4788]

I was not ready for 0:48

[@JayQ2k]

Missed that poll, but I guess there is something in the forehead that is loyalty and seeing what the future holds. In the back of the head however will reside the Max argument. Lando will need to be so much stronger mentally when teaming up with Max and even last year when he could be just let Max pass by. Max don't care when the visor goes down. I don't even think he has a bad personal opinion on Perez, but the professional opinion is to waltz over him. Same things goes for Lando. And this is specifically why I like Oscar. He don't care either. Learn what you can do in the car and see where you can close the gap. In contrast to Lando I think Oscar doesn't really see himself as a pretty boy, but just as a racer through and through. But we'll see this year what's what.

[@LawVS]

Lando knew what he was doing here. He's got something brewing, as do McLaren.

[@murphychris9811]

but hes not a world champion hes not even a race winner hes a mid level team driver

[@LawVS]

A mid level driver who got 7 podiums in one season.

[@TheSlowoldman]

2026 may prove interesting. I like McLaren's lineup of Norris and Piastri, but I am of the opinion that Oscar is potential WDC material. I can see MV stepping into something else in 2026 if he doesn't like the new regs and Oscar being a potential replacement.

[@LawVS]

By then the McLaren car will be supremely optimised for those drivers.

[@bjs7442]

Who would go to RB for one year, 2025, which Lando would need to get up to speed and then RB may not be number one car in 2026. Its a no brainer to stay at Mclaren and it is reported that he has a break clause in his favor at the end of 2026. So he has all the options in his favor. Thats being intelligent. I think Lando may replace Max in the future when Max retires. All the talk about Lando and RB has been fan talk fueled by RB statements but very little coming from Lando. He said he signed now to shut it up as it was not good for the Mclaren racing team employees to think he was on the move which he wasnt.

[@LawVS]

Agreed. He's right to stay.

[@lekni8633]

It's going to be very interesting to see how lando and piastri play out. working Together they might be able to claw a constructors championship for McLaren. But If piastri proves to be of equal or greater talent too soon, would he risk moving to another team or potentially leverage team politics with McLaren's project already being built around him. It's still early day's and piastri may end up just being a highly capable no.2 But I feel like he'd have higher emotional discipline to deal with inter team rivalry and not fall into the rabbit hole. I dunno!

[@LawVS]

This contract thingy is definitely a boost for Lando's confidence. Sure, Oscar is there for 2026 but Lando? He's there potentially as long as he wants.

[@5150TJT]

Oscar a number 2 😂😂😂 ffs.. he didn't take over 100 races to get a win.

[@lachlan177]

So many bizarre takes??? Lando literally said he has a better chance at winning the DWC by staying wih Mclaren???? Hes not being a coward I don't get why people are flaming poor lando

[@LawVS]

It's true. He knows McLaren and that's best for his short term career.

[@daveruda]

Lando is guaranteed a winning car at RB. He miiight win a race next year if Ferarri and Merc still cannot make a good race car. But thats a lot of ifs needed.

[@yannickvaz694]

People only read headlines without the context. If the headlines say "Lando is scared of fighting Max", people will believe it and won't look any further.

[@DatBoiGloomy]

I watched the sky f1 interview. During the entire sit down lando gives reasoning for his decision and im not opposed. McLaren have been on an high for recently and organizationally mclaren have looked the best they ever have since Lewis left.

[@LawVS]

I was a little confused with the about face given his coy nature over 2023, but based on everything going on recently, I can fully understand his change of heart.

[@MrPassy4u]

Just 1! ONE 1111ELEVEN11111 WIN! And the beast is loose! Lando WORLD champion ... in his season of his 1st win. COME ONE LANDO!

[@LawVS]

It's true. Winning in F1 can easily transform a driver.

[@victorr.khammoungkhoun6380]

Do you think if Tsunoda can top Riccardo this season that he will be a candidate to take Checo's seat or if Tsunoda has the chops to be Verstpappens teammate yet?

[@ケイータKeiyta]

I hope Yuki gets a shot, but i reckon he won't. He's hotheaded which could be a living hell to manage while having Max in the other car ! Tho i think that we might be surprised by his pace if he makes it to the main team.

[@LawVS]

I reckon so. This is Daniel's seat to lose.

[@baldyisthegaminggrandad6177]

I can see that Lando will get his first win this season.

[@SuperMarkizas]

F1 fans seem to be getting worse and worse, treating F1 like some hot guys reality show.

[@LawVS]

All sports have some degree of punditry. What's wrong with sharing a few cents?

[@MahF1V10]

One step at a time. Lando is smart enough not to take the second seat at Red Bull. It's allot to walk away from McLaren when your number one. Unless Piastri comes back from the break and out performs him.

[@LawVS]

Oh yes, he's being shrewd here. Why leave a team where he has a good car that he knows.

[@ericthomas6429]

I think he will have a banger of a season and will make his haters shut up.

[@LawVS]

2023 kinda did that to a similar extent with his constant podiums in the second half.

[@charliegath6125]

@@LawVS Doesn't matter how good of a season he has, they'll mock him until he has a win. I predict a few breakdowns on F1 twitter this year 🤫

[@satanswolf]

As usually Sky F1 could not help themself to publish a "shocking statement fro Lando Norris" omitting the rest of the sentence. Putting gas on the fire of social media F1 fans with half brain cells count.

[@LawVS]

They definitely picked a gem to run with on social media.

[@satanswolf]

@@LawVS Maybe it's time to change to Apple TV for F1 , Sky Sport started to stink.

[@satanswolf]

@@LawVS I appreciate you takeing the time to read my comments and reply to me.

[@Kaigu_b.f.2508]

Ah yes .... being on the team of Max "destroyer of teammates" Verstappen.... why wouldn't Lando want this?

[@LawVS]

I don't know. Leaving performance on the table, clearly!

[@Fiasco3]

No one has the equipment/car to get near Max. Whether that changes enough in the next two years George Russell just stated the facts and was booed and he was right. The Red Bull half the time is tuned down.

[@LawVS]

Hence why teams are looking to Red Bull and going with the one-driver optimisation model.

[@BearlyBearrr]

I got hopes for mclaren this season because they finnaly got their wind tunnel working

[@LawVS]

They seem to have everything going for them.

[@illiniarmory3142]

Oscar and max. Ultimate dream team

[@LawVS]

The most fearless, yes.

[@LathropLdST]

LH should just take a sabbatical. It worked for some of the best.

[@LawVS]

I see what you mean in terms of Prost and Raikkonen and even Mansell, but it doesn't always work...I mean Mika Hakkinen is technically still on one!

[@robotnikkkk001]

....DUDE, BY THE WAY.......IF IT *IS* BECOMING A TREND NOW ABOUT TEAM IS *_DEFINING_* WHO'S THEIR FAVORITE WITH ALL THESE "MULTI YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH UNCERTAIN DURATION"........ANY MOVE OF *_MERCEDES_* WILL MEAN A LOT OF CONTEXT, RIGHT? ........ABOUT.......WE'LL BEEN TOLD KIND OF.....ABOUT......WILL LEWIS RETIRE SOON AND WHO'S GOING TO BE MERCEDES'S NEXT NUMBER 1.........IF RUSSELL WILL *NOT* RECEIVE SUCH AN AGREEMENT, RIGHT? ........BY THE WAY, RUSSEL AT MCLAREN IS QUITE NICE IDEA, THO.......SAINZ IS DOUBTFUL AS WELL, THO......MAYBE *_LAWSON_* ?......

[@LawVS]

Well yes. I wouldn't be surprised if we get some more teams doing this with their big stars.

[@LarryFisherman742]

I think that he was just trying to say they he has full confidence in his team

[@LawVS]

Yes he does. He knows what they have got.

[@UnSafeHairBall]

Yellow?

[@LawVS]

Papaya.

[@LudosRegem]

Norris verstappen fight would be amazing

[@LawVS]

We've got a few more years potentially for that to happen more.

[@LudosRegem]

@@LawVS I mean in general if McLaren gets competitive to RedBull for example

[@天敵神手王]

to defend norris and for people who thinks f1 drivers are only good when they outperformed a legend take michael schumacher for example michael never had a teammate who is strong like jos ,eddie and ruben etc and yet he is still consider as one of the greats of f1 it is only when michael is out of his prime that he gets beaten by nico in mercedes what I'm basically saying is that you don't need to beat a legendary teammate in order to be consider as a great

[@LawVS]

With Michael at Mercedes, he was having to relearn F1 since it had changed drastically from 2006. By 2012, Michael had gotten the hang of it and could've been a title contender in the first half of the season had his car not failed him.

[@mignik01]

I am getting Ricciardo vibes from Lando's careers

[@LawVS]

Daniel was prone to leaving at the wrong time though.

[@mignik01]

@@LawVS I mean. Just how Riccardo was supposed to be the chosen one at Redbull and then Verstappen came along. I get a feeling that it'll be piastri who will be reaping the rewards.

[@arthurbretas2003]

This is getting out of hand,now there's two of them! (Camera angles)

[@MOTOR659]

Yes, he is afraid to pair up with Max. Lando is a good driver but not great. Certainly not on the same level as Max or LH. Lando has had 104 F1 race starts and 0 wins. Piastri gets a win before Lando then Mclaren gives Lando the Ricciardo treatment. Lando's biggest problem is his own ego.

[@LawVS]

I respectfully don't see it that way. He has something behind McLaren that he likes and he doesn't see the point of abandoning the team. Having the team behind you fully is such a huge relief.

[@bradlfrost]

What was that Pierre photo at the end 😂

[@LawVS]

He worked out.

[@mauriciomusso96]

Some people confuse bravery with stupidity. And also think that real F1 Is equal to a Codemaster game

[@LawVS]

As Mufasa once said, "Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble."

[@mauriciomusso96]

@@LawVS True

[@MrDragonballzjp]

Fans on the internet are crazy, thinking that Lando is a wuss for not driving with Max at RB. This is why driver don't like sharing things because no matter what they do or say. The people dont like it.

[@LawVS]

It's Lando's career and he can do what he wants. He sees it's worthwhile staying with McLaren as they've clearly got something spicy.

[@robotnikkkk001]

....WELL, THAT'VE BEEN SAID.....THAT *PIASTRI IS OPENED FOR TRANSFER* , HEHE....BECAUSE _BOTH DRIVERS AT MULTI YEAR CONTRACTS _*_ISNT GONNA MAKE IT_* , ISNT THAT? ........SO ....AT *WHAT* TEAM PIASTRI WOULD VE FIT, THO?........BC *MCLAREN IS PROVEN TO BE NORRIS'S TEAM*

[@LawVS]

Expect Oscar to get the same treatment next year.

[@reallybig4868]

Man, this video takes on a whole different vibe if you sit back and imagine it's a dating game and 'max bunking up with lando' is more about butt stuff bahahaha

[@Hyfnae]

I'm calling this now... McLaren second in constructor's after red bull.

[@LawVS]

I don't think that's a bad shout. P3 easy.

[@aoife1122]

When a fourth rate driver has cut out a cozy niche for himself at a fourth rate engine customer team... nothing wrong with that, well done, Lando, sez I. ;) Oscar on the other hand may have greater ambitions... I'd be surprised if he is really going to sign a long term contract with the Bahrainis.

[@LawVS]

McLaren have been wandering for a while but now they seem to be on it.

[@aoife1122]

@@LawVS Ah c'mon, Law... I far back as I can remember (and that's quite a few decades ;) it happened only ever once that an engine customer beat the works team to the title... and that Renault F1 team in 2010 wasn't exactly a "works team" anymore. I just does not happen.

[@necydrivesdragsters]

If Michael Schumacher was still here max would not stand a chance.

[@LawVS]

I reckon Michael would love to race Max.

[@notorioushkm97]

All the hate Lando is getting for sticking with McLaren is very uncalled for. There's a fine line between cowardice & stupidity. Building a team around you like Schumacher did is a safer bet overall. I mean it took even The Michael 5 years to bring Ferrari back to championship contention

[@LawVS]

This was a shrewd decision. Sure, he would like to team up with Max ONE DAY; just not right now.

[@abel6846]

He may still grow, but right now, Lando is today’s David Coulthard. Good driver, race winner, but not a champion. Too nice. In my opinion, of course.

[@LawVS]

He certainly deserves a win or two at the very least.

[@arbengjoka8410]

Lando this year will be still winless if piastri wins a race before him that will destroy him mentally

[@LawVS]

I would hope not but Oscar is probably aware that getting better will be beneficial for his own lot.

[@swidr5626]

Saying that Lando is a coward for staying in Mclaren instead of joining Red Bull is like saying that you are a coward for climbing Mt Everest by foot instead of just taking a helicopter up there

[@LawVS]

This isn't 2015 anymore, McLaren are seriously on it.

[@swidr5626]

@@LawVS I don't doubt it. But my point here is that Lando managed to reach so far all with his and his team's motivation and determination instead of coming to a new team where everything is prepared for him. He's one of the reasons why Mclaren is in such a good position and replacing all this effort with simply joining the best team would take all the credibility away

[@rosshound2817]

max verstappen is the main driver of red bull and any team mate he can have is not going to be given any strategic adventage in the slightest, regardless of the quality of the driver. Lando is right objectively speaking

[@LawVS]

Yes. I think it's becoming clear to all drivers that going up with Max isn't going to be a great shot in the arm for their careers.

[@szczurex9221]

it will be so interesting to see this hypetrain derail

[@LawVS]

I don't see anything wrong with Lando sticking to what he knows. McLaren are making waves - why would he jump ashore?

[@_DDEEZZ]

Lets call a spade a,a spade. Lando mnow max will beat him and ruin his career if he were to go over to redbull.

[@LawVS]

Yes. Stick to what he knows works for him.

[@F1Guy-Guy]

Lando is cursed to getting first

[@LawVS]

The nearly man?

[@theGoogol]

But Oscar is going to beat Max so Lando is the worst driver of the trio, right?

[@LawVS]

We shall see about that.

[@NØT02867]

Where else would lando go where he’d be the clear number one

[@LawVS]

Maybe Audi or MAYBE Aston if they completely overhaul themselves.

[@magdelinem6962]

Multi year contract it gives scientology vibes lol 😂🙈💀

[@LawVS]

The vagueness is to throw teams off, I'm sure of it.

[@aureli3121]

bro speaking like he know norris lol

[@LawVS]

It's all about evaluation of sources and news. Like any historian or journo.

[@matthewcampbell9956]

Norris is one of the most overrated drivers on the grid

[@LawVS]

I think he has potential but it depends how he can sustain a whole season where the car is good throughout.

[@matthewcampbell9956]

@@LawVS yeah true. We will see

[@dahemper]

This video was sponsored by Wishfull thinking, lol.

[@patrickschellen737]

I don't understand Norris staying at McLaren. As long as Zak Clown runs the team they will not be the big team. The guy focusses on all the wrong things. Diversifying McLaren into every racing series on the planet, selling the factory and leasing it back where a third party investor will want to make a profit and having tantrums about other teams in the media every week instead of focussing 100% of his energy and focus on bringing the team forward. Why would you believe in a team if your boss is so unfocussed on F1 success?

[@LawVS]

I would respectfully disagree. McLaren are now in better shape than ever with tons of partners and investment as well as completing a restructuring which sees them leaner than some bigger teams.

[@patrickschellen737]

@@LawVS you know this is a multiple championship winning and once dominant team right? They only won 1 GP during Zak's tenure. I wouldn't call that better than ever. They might have the best driver pairing from the current grid, the best shape in 10 years or so. And the income might be there but is it spent efficiently? Like I mentioned about the factory I doubt it to some degree. And with a cost cap that's a problem. But he also couldn't make the Honda deal work, RBR could. And Zak's media presence during those years can only be descriped as a total catastrophe. This team will not be the benchmark in F1 like RBR and Mercedes have been since 2010, unless they get a better and more focussed leader. They might win the odd race, maybe a lucky championship like BrawnGP, but there will always be untapped potential with him.

[@mintgoldheart6126]

F1 fans really are the worst some times.

[@LawVS]

It's time like these that we need to step back, read/listen to the interview and calmly evaluate.

[@Dwh-h]

I’m not a Lando fan but also surely it’s better to take the fight to Max with your own team rather than try and embed yourself in the Verstappen F1 team?

[@LawVS]

Which is something that even Max is aware and kinda wants.

[@RNA0ROGER]

I'd have to say Lando is smart even on a truly even playing field Max is extremely hard to best. There are times where Max just goes all out Senna like in Monaco. Its one thing to have a good car but its another entirely to have a good car and consistently push it within an inch of its life across almost every race in a season. Lando is a very good driver however besting Max would be extremely challenging. There is no cowardice in recognizing just how big a of a challenge that is.

[@LawVS]

Yes, it's hard to justify leaving a comfortable team on the up to go and learn the ropes with the titan.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Lando recognises that RB is Max's team. He can work at McLaren and if it improves, he stands a chance at the title _not_ in the "best" car (if it's a Newey car, people will always say that). I think that today's younger drivers having loyalty to the teams that helped them get into F1 is lovely. Lewis definitely set the idea going by staying with McLaren for a number of years, only leaving them - having given them a WC - for Mercedes who'd been part of his journey alongside McLaren. We see it now with Max, Charles, George and Lando. You could say the same about Danny Ric realising where he was the happiest. Lando is very much aware of his personal happiness and his best mental state, and I'm absolutely 100% behind him on that. His choices are his alone and "fans" can stay out of it. As ever, Law, you've got it right again.

[@LawVS]

Yes, like other drivers have recognised. And besides, 2026 could throw the order into chaos again.

[@quigglyz]

Lando is competing on a level that none of his critics can even begin to fathom. I'm sure he doesn't care what a bunch of wankers think.

[@LawVS]

Indeed. He can choose where he drives.

[@JulioAguilar01]

I think ultimately it was the way he phrased the response compared to Lewis for example. Saying I want to win with McLaren and call it a day would've been enough, I'm glad he didn't avoid the questions tho. Also we can thank the internet for more drama for videos 😂

[@LawVS]

I suppose so. It's a shame some folks couldn't see body language and his relaxed persona.

[@nicolascastillo7065]

Lando is so right in this, because why would a driver go to a team that is going to treat him as a second driver instead of staying as the first driver of a more historic team and that has the projection of fighting for the title again?

[@parinceo]

The amount of hate Lando gets is absurd but not unseen in sports, oh well. He's probably top 3 drivers in the grid and there's absolutely NO reason for him to move to a tram where the team and car is clearly not prioritized towards him when his own team is on the up trajectory and have a promising potential. Also rumors people in RB were making fun of him, etc. No drivers want to move to a team with that working environment towards them. Also, Horner said at some point "But every time we've had a conversation, the next day he's signed a contract with McLaren" and I love Lando for that. McLaren are McCooking something TRUST ps. thumbnail is S tier again

[@LawVS]

I reckon it's because of his lack of wins that the pressure is piling up and the negativity is rising. I bet once he gets a win, the pressure will lift considerably and the tune will change.

[@parinceo]

@@LawVS Agreed, I'm also worried about the pressure would get to him at some point especially with no wins and with how good oscar is. However, extending his contract also gave me the impression that he feels confident in the team and at least he feel comfortable with oscar as a teammate and the pressure from oscar as a driver is managable/even beneficial for them.

[@Ryzard]

It's absurd to me that this is even a conversation, much less specifically about Lando. Why isnt Lewis getting crap, or Leclerc, or George, or Alonso? Every championship-tier driver, in the eyes of the public, for that matter? They *all made the same decision*. Every #1 driver covets that spot. And they all know damn well how hard it is to come back from losing. Look at Ricciardo's stock after his stint at McLaren, or the nearly destroyed careers of Gasly and Albon after their stint at red bull! Its only in the last couple years that respect for them has come back. Hell, look at bottas! From the runner up in the championship and the best team on the grid to a narrow second to last. Kimi, who was regulated to second fiddle at Ferrari and ended up in alfa as well. And I don't want to hear "true champions would take the fight to max in his own team" - I've heard people cite senna, prost, and hamilton as "true champion tier drivers" that support that statement... But.. Prost had a contract with williams specifically keeping senna from being his teammate. They hated each other and only caused damage, and tore at each other's reputations with constant insults and insinuations. And Lewis? He has never really *chosen* to go for a fight. He was brought on to McLaren as the golden boy, and after the only real inter-team battle, himself and the team made sure that wouldnt happen again untill george came along - and george has gotten a hefty short end of the stick in 2023 on multiple occasions, including car direction. Lewis has been wishing for bottas back. What part of the "champion mentality" does lando not show by being... Smart? "A real champion would do whatever it takes to win" Correct. And you won't win against max in red bull. Lando is taking the best path available to him. Stick with a team that has put their weight behind him for like half a decade, a team who showed a ton of promise last year - and a team that - with some actual momentum preservation - could actually take the fight to max on merit. Lando saw what happened to checo, to daniel, to gasly and albon and bottas. Being stuck in the second seat with someone of equal or greater talent calling the shots is not a recipe to get influence in a team, much less dethrone that person. Even worse if, like max, he's in the form of his life. It would be easier for Albon to challenge with williams by 2028 than it would be for lando to hop in the red bull in 2025 and beat max. You don't go into someone's home turf, have his friends build your car, then challenge him to a race. It won't go well for you. Lando knows this. This is absolutely a winning mentality, just the way it is framed sucks. He's aiming to win by playing smart, not rushing like a hothead and getting destroyed for it. Same with Charles, same with Lewis, and likely the same with Alonso.

[@LawVS]

I reckon it's got something to do with the lack of victories for Lando.

[@eldrax78]

We've been listened to, and we got more of that spicy camera angle. You never disappoint Law

[@NeonColored]

I'm really not sure why people make it out like Lando isn't up for a challenge and if he is, why it's bound to joining Red Bull. McLaren have been on a steady rise and I think they can make it past Mercedes in the long run. Who says they can't challenge Red Bull too? In that case, it's better for him to have a team where he has cultivated a great and healthy environment. Max has done that for himself at Red Bull, which is why Lando doesn't really fit in. McLaren is the best shot and beating Oscar at McLaren is much more likely to happen than beating Max at Red Bull, even though I rate Oscar as the potential next GOAT. However, I do believe that if Max actually retires after the 2028 season, Lando might be his successor there.

[@LawVS]

This assertive push from McLaren when it comes to hyping up the 2024 season is something they've never done before in their Papaya Era. It's always been quite careful and measured. They know something and Lando likes it.

[@proximacentauri3342]

Lando Norris still went up against tough teammates in his career. He started off with Sainz in 2019 and 2020, and which he was always close to in terms of performance, even in his rookie season when Lando beat Carlos in qualifying. Then Ricciardo joined for 2021 and 2022 to become the new leader at McLaren and Lando absolutely trashed him. Now he is challenged by Oscar who is one of the biggest prospects to join the F1 grid in the last couple of seasons. So whenever someone says that Lando is scared to go up against good teammates, it’s absolutely not true because Lando has faced quality teammates since 2019.

[@teknikairaoulolgandessabek4102]

Let's keep praising Lando... Oscar Piastri is already a winner in Formula 1. It's going to be hot in 2024.

[@LawVS]

Oh it's going to be fun!

[@ケイータKeiyta]

Law, you genius, that thumbnail and the camera angles.. pure art ! ❤

[@michaeldellorso889]

The only ppl hating on Lando for this are Max haters. It requires a delusional underrating of Max to not agree with this no-brainer choice by Lando.

[@LawVS]

Max and Lando hold each other in high regard. Max knows a good driver when he sees one.

[@harveyd3897]

Your really playing with that 2nd camera angle this vid! I don’t understand why people are saying the guys a scaredy-cat cat for his decision. Surprised most f1 cars drive that fast with the amount of balls in each cockpit.

[@lorcanbyrne7539]

Would love to finally see a title fight between the “new generation” at some point. Surely it has to come soon. I mean we got to witness Lewis Fernando and vettel fight in the three teams we deserve Lando Leclerc and verstappen to fight. Not sure if Lando is ready but am sure he could put up a fight. Max speaks for himself and Leclerc has proved he can fight and has made no mistakes in the race since France. Ofc piastri would get involved too. We need a fight tho. Even if it isn’t between 3-4 drivers

[@LawVS]

It would be nice to see a George, Lando, Charles and Max challenge.

[@lorcanbyrne7539]

@@LawVS completely forgot about George but yea 100%. Would love to see a few of these fight it out before bearman and Antonelli come in. Although they are great drivers but I think that Leclerc and max coming into f1 were greater talents then they are but who knows

[@hectornecromancer5308]

@@lorcanbyrne7539 Leclerc is one of the bigger talent that can match or even surpass Max, if only he's in a much better managed team George also is a great talent, but seeing how Mercedes currently going, he probably would've ended up being wasted

[@lorcanbyrne7539]

@@hectornecromancer5308 yep 100% agree with the Leclerc and George comment can’t ignore Lando and piastri talent either. But yes I’d say if there’s one driver to match or surpass max it’s Charles.

[@daphnelovesL]

Bolt prediction 2025 Piastri goes to Red Bull

[@LawVS]

McLaren would get a HUGE cash settlement for that.

[@daphnelovesL]

I know that's why is a bolt prediction and Red Bull has the money.@@LawVS