Nico Rosberg’s Message of Optimism to Lando Norris: Embracing a ‘Glass-Half-Full’ Mindset for F1 Success

Nico Rosberg slid into the DMs of a somewhat pessimistic Lando Norris

"Nico Rosberg shares, "I sent a direct message to Lando."

Nico Rosberg shared insights with Lando Norris, disclosing the positive impact a sports psychologist had on his career.

At the recent F1 Italian Grand Prix, McLaren's Norris started in the lead but, following an early race skirmish with his teammate Oscar Piastri, he inadvertently allowed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to seize victory.

Norris has claimed victory in his first two Grand Prix events of the season and is actively contending for the drivers' championship, trailing the frontrunner, Max Verstappen, by 62 points.

On the Sky F1 podcast, Natalie Pinkham evaluated Norris's performance, stating, "He openly admits, 'I'm not performing at the level of a world champion.' He's notably hard on himself in public.

"Believing you're prone to error and weakness could very well lead to that reality, as if you're setting yourself up to falter."

"It's essential to exude a powerful sense of identity and fully embrace it."

2016 Formula 1 champion Rosberg responded, saying, "A sports psychologist would advise that it's crucial to have faith in your own words."

"I sent a direct message to Lando, believing he would find my journey intriguing, as I have navigated similar experiences."

He always sees the glass as half-empty instead of half-full.

"His genuineness is truly charming. However, it's possible to be genuine and still not be entirely complete."

"The prime illustration came from his qualifying round. Lando secured the pole position and then dedicated his post-qualifying discussion to acknowledging his errors, saying, 'I botched my lap, I owe my team an apology, I lost time after the first and second turns…'"

"He might have described it as 'nearly a flawless lap'. Both statements are accurate.

"However, he chose to concentrate on his error and the negative aspect, rather than the remainder, which was of exceptional quality."

"I would wish and urge him to consider that."

"His mind will always be somewhat vacant. That's just his nature, and it's mine as well."

"Altering your communication approach can make a difference. By intentionally changing your words, you can create a positive feedback loop that influences your thinking."

Seeking the help of a sports psychologist was pivotal for Rosberg to achieve the ultimate milestone in his F1 career by clinching the championship in his last season.

"He mentioned that he engaged with a sports psychologist over a decade, focusing more intensely on it in the past year."

"It required significant dedication, with coaching and educational sessions every other day for the entire winter season."

"The experience surpassed the rigor of the physical exercises."

"It was exceptionally challenging yet immensely rewarding and beneficial."

"In addition to athletics, I gained considerable knowledge and advanced significantly."

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