Within the round-up: Lando Norris says Max Verstappen units such a excessive customary that ending second to him can really feel like an achievement.

In short

Norris attended the FIA Gala on Friday the place McLaren have 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 12 months was unbelievable. I’m the primary individual to acknowledge such issues once I’m the one going up towards him. It was a troublesome season, after all. I attempted to place up my finest and provides one of the best battle that I might, however this 12 months was not sufficient.

“On the similar time, typically I’m joyful to complete second to Max, as a result of I believe it’s a fairly an achievement to do lots higher than that.

“So a beautiful 12 months for myself. A number of achievements. A number of enhancements from myself — however I additionally know that I have to step it up and do greater than I did this 12 months, so I’m excited to sit up for subsequent 12 months 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 purple flag after being unable to pit throughout a Digital Security Automotive interval. Footage of Norris speaking concerning the timing of the purple flag was performed afterwards.

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

Extra adjustments to FIA’s “misconduct” rule

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

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

Piastri happy with second season

Oscar Piastri stated he was notably inspired by his kind within the center a part of his second season in Components 1. The McLaren driver scored his first two grand prix victories this 12 months.

“The apparent highlights have 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 superb place. After two seasons in F1, there may be lots extra to come back and I’m actually excited for the longer term.”

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