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.
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
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