This may clarify why Norris’ comments on Verstappen’s strategy focused more on a perceived imbalance rather than a full critique of how pit decisions are made in F1.
To conclude, while Norris’ remarks on Verstappen’s strategy might have seemed harsh to some, they highlight the fierce competitiveness of Formula 1. Both drivers and their teams are constantly under pressure to make the best decisions in real-time, often with limited data. In F1, the concept of “fairness” in strategy is subjective, and what may appear to be an unfair call in hindsight could have actually been the optimal choice based on the information available at the moment.
