Sometimes I’m happy to finish second to Max

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Norris attended the FIA Gala on Friday the place McLaren had been formally topped constructors’ champions. He praised Max Verstappen, who beat him to the drivers’ title by 63 factors.

“To start with, congratulations to Max,” stated Norris. “What he did this yr was unbelievable. I’m the primary particular person to acknowledge such issues once I’m the one going up in opposition to him. It was a tricky season, after all. I attempted to place up my finest and provides the very best battle that I may, however this yr was not sufficient.

“On the identical time, generally I’m completely happy to complete second to Max, as a result of I believe it’s a fairly an achievement to do quite a bit higher than that.

“So a beautiful yr for myself. A variety of achievements. A variety of enhancements from myself — however I additionally know that I have to step it up and do greater than I did this yr, so I’m excited to stay up for subsequent yr and attempt to do the identical.”

Previous to talking footage was proven of Verstappen’s Brazilian Grand Prix victory, the place he benefited from a pink flag after being unable to pit throughout a Digital Security Automotive interval. Footage of Norris speaking in regards to the timing of the pink flag was performed afterwards.

“I simply need to retract my remark again there the place I stated it was ‘all luck, no expertise’,” stated Norris. “You understand how the media change issues.”

Extra modifications to FIA’s “misconduct” rule

The FIA revealed it has authorised additional modifications to the “misconduct” clause of the Worldwide Sporting Code.

“In alignment with the United In opposition to On-line Abuse marketing campaign and the FIA president’s dedication to defending all these concerned in motorsport in opposition to on-line toxicity, this modification to the ISC will contribute to create a extra accountable and respectful surroundings not solely amongst rivals but in addition with officers and volunteers,” it stated.

Piastri happy with second season

Oscar Piastri stated he was significantly inspired by his type within the center a part of his second season in Components 1. The McLaren driver scored his first two grand prix victories this yr.

“The apparent highlights had been Budapest and Baku however my drives in Monaco, Monza and Spa come shut behind,” Piastri wrote in his column for Auto Motion. “The center a part of the season was actually robust for me and people outcomes give me a whole lot of confidence.

“I really feel my driving is in a great place. After two seasons in F1, there’s a lot extra to return and I’m actually excited for the long run.”

Hyperlinks

When Liberty purchased Components 1, they employed David Hill, a legendary innovator of sports activities tv, to shake issues up (Esses)

‘Impulsively, there could be new digital camera angles and booming audio, stats alongside the facet of the display and picture-in-picture prompt replays. Hill stresses that final level. ‘Hours would cross, dynasties would rise and fall, and at last the replay could be there,’ he says, shaking his head. Now, he leans in direction of me and snaps. ‘The replay needs to be there like that.”

Juncos Hollinger provides Phillips and Edwards to management workforce (Racer)

‘Juncos Hollinger Racing has added veteran race automobile designer and engineer Will Phillips to its IndyCar sequence program as its new head of trackside engineering, which follows the latest acquisition of David Brown as JHR’s new technical director.’

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The integral position of the F1 driver’s headrest (Mercedes through YouTube)

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