Sebastian Vettel Defends Lando Norris’ Self-Critique and Doubt

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has commended McLaren driver Lando Norris for his honesty in discussing his self-doubt, stating that “it takes great courage to open up about such aspects of oneself.

Norris’ Self-Criticism Under Scrutiny

The young British racer has been criticized by some for being too hard on himself after races that didn’t meet his expectations. A recent example came following the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Norris had hoped to overtake Mercedes‘ George Russell before the race end. He shared with the media at the time:

Vettel’s Support for Norris

While some criticize Norris for being too self-critical, Vettel believes that such feelings are a natural part of life. The former F1 driver expressed his thoughts to Sky Sports F1:

The Importance of Self-Doubt and Openness

Vettel emphasized that self-doubt is a natural thing but can be difficult to discuss openly, which he finds admirable in Norris. He expressed his hope that the media will embrace this openness and shift its focus positively.