Lando Norris told by Nico Rosberg how to correct ‘extreme’ mistake and win F1 title
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg has offered advice to Lando Norris ahead of the new season, saying that the Brit needs to work on the “inner demons in his mind” if he is to win the world title. McLaren star Norris came second to Max Verstappen by over 60 points in 2024, and Rosberg says that the 25-year-old “is the favourite for next year now to win the championship”, though there are still areas in which he needs to improve. “So he has to work on that a little bit still to just reduce the one or two mistakes, which is an area where Oscar Piastri is stronger.” Rosberg, who retired in 2016 after winning the Drivers’ Championship title himself, went on to offer three distinct pieces of advice to the young driver. Lando Norris was beaten by Max Verstappen to the Drivers’ Championship Speaking to Sky Sports, he started by recommending that Norris does not “make the mistake and start building yourself towards ‘I am the favourite, everything else but winning is going to be a failure’.