Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – September 2, 2023 McLaren’s Lando Norris ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Claudia Greco Acquire Licensing Rights
MONZA, Italy, Sept 2 (Reuters) – McLaren say they have no problem with Lando Norris expressing his frustration and anger over the radio in the heat of battle, however much it may sting at the time for the Formula One team.
Norris, 23, was heard at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix asking his race engineer “Are you stupid?” after a slow response to an early downpour at Zandvoort that rewarded those who pitted immediately.
The Briton, who also complained publicly about strategy during the previous Belgian Grand Prix, told reporters at the Italian Grand Prix that he made himself “look like an idiot” but his team were used to his ways.
“A bit of it is just emotions at the time… I always sound like…
