The atmosphere in the cooldown room following the Hungarian Grand Prix was charged with tension as Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris engaged in a pointed exchange. The incident unfolded after a race that saw rookie Oscar Piastri claim his maiden Grand Prix victory, leading to mixed emotions among the racers.
Hamilton, the seasoned Mercedes driver, initiated the conversation by lauding the speed of the McLaren cars with a casual remark:
“Phew, you guys are fast.” Norris, not missing a beat, responded.
“You had a fast consideration of Hamilton’s own pinnacle years when he was unmatchable on the track. Hamilton shot back with a light-hearted jab, questioning Norris’ tenure in F1 at the time, “Seven years ago? Long time. Were you here seven years ago?” to which Norris retorted, “Yeah, well, you had a quick car, you made the most of it, and now it’s us.”
The dialogue mirrors a shift in team performances, highlighting the evolution of teams like McLaren, which Norris was quick to defend. Hamilton clarified that his initial comment was intended as a compliment:
“I wasn’t complaining, I was just complimenting your car.”
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