But I just didn’t think about it and it’s a stupid mistake that I made, Norris added.
Despite the post-race fallout, Norris was keen to stress that there were no lingering issues between himself and Piastri, who went on to win his first F1 race in dramatic fashion.
He knows what I should have done, I know what I should have done, and we have moved on from it, said Norris.
We’ve spoken about it and it’s done with. There’s no grudges or anything like that. It’s just a learning curve for both of us and for the team as well.
It’s not fair to expect special treatment just because I’m higher up in the championship standings. I have to earn my results on track like everyone else. And in Hungary, Oscar was the one in the lead and he deserved to win. That’s just how racing goes sometimes,” Norris added.
Despite the championship implications, Norris made it clear that the team’s decision to prioritize the race win over his own championship aspirations was the right call.
“I trust the team’s decisions and I know they always have the best interests of the team as a whole in mind. In the end, we’re all working towards the same goal of winning races and championships for McLaren,” Norris concluded.