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Awkward Exchange Between Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton Post-Hungarian GP Highlights Tense F1 Rivalries
Lando Norris' uncomfortable interaction with Lewis Hamilton was broadcasted on television following the Hungarian Grand Prix. "You definitely had it. Your car was fast. You took full advantage of it. Now, it's our turn."
Lando Norris seemed uninterested in Lewis Hamilton's compliments following an uncomfortable interaction between the two, which was broadcasted on television after the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
McLaren achieved their first one-two victory since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri securing his first-ever F1 win.
Norris took the lead in the race following the second series of pit stops, capitalizing on the chance to get ahead of his teammate through an earlier pit stop strategy.
Subsequently, the driver from Britain had to reduce his speed and allow Piastri to reclaim the leading position.
It was clear that following the race, Norris lacked his typical cheerfulness due to yet another missed opportunity for a race victory.
Following the race, the first three competitors have a chance to engage in conversation within the cooldown area.
Hamilton tried to praise Norris, but the latter replied with an unexpected comeback.
"Hamilton first remarked, "You all move quickly."
Norris responded poorly to what Hamilton said, even though it was meant harmlessly.
"Sure, but your car was speedy seven years back," Norris responded.
Hamilton remarked, "Was that seven years ago? That seems like such a lengthy period. Had you even arrived here by then?"
Norris commented, "Indeed, you possessed it. You had a fast vehicle. You capitalized on that opportunity. Now, it's our turn."
Hamilton promptly made it clear that he wasn't voicing complaints but was actually offering praise.
Norris' frustration is rooted in the missed opportunity to reduce the gap in the drivers' championship by an additional seven points, had he secured a victory in Hungary.
Beginning from the front of the grid, Norris relinquished the top spot to his teammate and subsequently dropped positions during the initial phase of the race.
Nonetheless, it was a good day for McLaren, which now trails by only 51 points in the constructors' championship.
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