Tensions within Formula 1 escalated as McLaren driver Lando Norris cast doubt on Max Verstappen’s 2024 championship success, asserting that Verstappen could not have won driving a McLaren. Norris argued that Red Bull’s superior car performance, rather than Verstappen’s driving alone, was the decisive factor in his fourth consecutive title. This sparked debates about whether Verstappen’s
dominance was more about his skill or Red Bull’s engineering. Norris’s comments highlighted frustrations with the competitive imbalance in F1, fueling discussions about the role of equipment versus driver talent in achieving success.
