God. The F1 world can be absolutely brutal sometimes. Lando Norris has completely disappeared from social media after his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri leapfrogged him in the championship standings. And honestly? I don't blame him one bit.
Remember back in February when everyone and their mother was calling Norris the championship favorite? Well, that narrative has crashed harder than a backmarker at Monaco. The young Brit now finds himself trailing Piastri by 16 points after the first six races, and the online trolls have come out in full force. Typical internet - build 'em up just to tear 'em down.
The Teammate Nobody Saw Coming
Let's be real here. Piastri was supposed to be the good-but-not-great number two driver at McLaren last season. I even bet my colleague $50 that he wouldn't win a single race in 2023. (Still haven't paid that one off... awkward.)
But now? The Aussie has flipped the script entirely and the bookies have installed him as the new favorite. I actually checked the odds yesterday - Piastri at 2.75 and Norris drifting out to 3.50. Wild.
When reporters asked Lando if he was obsessing over the championship standings, his response was refreshingly blunt.
What Did Lando Actually Say?
"No, is the answer," Norris told us. "I don't care about it and won't think about it. It is easy for things to change."
You can almost feel teh frustration seeping through his words.
"Oscar has done a good job. But a lot of it is just focusing on myself. He's just another competitor. Another guy, he's just dressed in the same colours."
Ouch. That last bit feels like someone trying really hard to convince themselves of something, doesn't it?
Something's Off With The Car
Lando didn't hold back about his struggles with the 2025 McLaren either. "It's been clear that there have been differences from last year in how the car works, how it acts, and how I'm able to get lap time out of it and perform."
Translation: This car suits Piastri's driving style way more than mine.
I spoke with an engineer from a rival team (who obviously didn't want to be named) last weekend in Miami. His take? "The new McLaren has a much more stable rear end on corner entry, which plays perfectly into Piastri's hands. Norris likes a pointier front end." Makes sense.
Lewis Drama Because... Of Course
Meanwhile, the Lewis Hamilton social media saga continues to be... well, very Lewis.
The 40-year-old (still can't believe he's 40!) unfollowed EVERYONE on Instagram after his tense radio exchange with Ferrari strategists in Miami. And I mean everyone - including all his new Ferrari colleagues. Talk about making a statement without saying a word.
When asked about Hamilton's digital tantrum, Norris gave possibly the most British response ever: "Lewis can do what he wants, good for him."
I nearly spat out my coffee. The shade!
Ferrari's Nightmare Continues
Poor Lewis. His big Ferrari move has been a total letdown so far. Remember all those headlines about him finally getting his dream drive? Well, the dream looks more like a nightmare six races in.
The Scuderia are sitting a ridiculous 152 points behind McLaren in the constructors' standings. One hundred and fifty-two! I had to double-check that number because it seemed impossible.
Hamilton himself is languishing in seventh place, 90 points behind championship leader Piastri and - this has gotta sting - behind BOTH Mercedes drivers. The team he just left.
Sometimes karma has a wicked sense of humor.
Let's see if the upgrades McLaren is bringing this weekend help Norris get back on terms with his teammate. Otherwise, this internal battle could get very spicy indeed...
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