F1. Lando Norris 'ready to challenge everyone' in 2025

Lando Norris claims to be “ready to challenge everyone” to win a first F1 world title in 2025, while he is aiming for his first Formula 1 world championship title in 2025.

The McLaren driver has finished second in the 2024 championship63 points behind Max Verstappen, crowned champion for the fourth consecutive time, two races before the end of the season.

Lando Norris determined

After realizing his best F1 campaign to date and helped McLaren win the constructors' championship, the 25-year-old Briton, author of four wins and eight polesis determined to take a new step this season.

“When we realize it’s over, it’s a hard blow”Lando Norris told the BBC podcast F1 : Back at Base. “Since I was a kid, this is all I’ve wanted to do. So when that flame goes out and it's all over, it hurts. »

“But this year, I am quite proud of my performances, of having been able to manage the pressure, of delivering when necessary. I made mistakes, but I learned a lot from those mistakes. Going into next season, I know we have what it takes. I think I'm a good enough driver and I have what it takes.”he explains.

“I'm excited to head into 2025 knowing that I've learned a lot, improved and am ready to fight against everyone. »

Lando Norris also spoke a new state of mind : “Confidence is something I have struggled with for a long time. This season allowed me to gain that confidence and say to myself: 'I am a driver capable of winning a championship, and I am ready to fight against anyone who wants to fight me.' »

McLaren does “raise the bar” pour 2025

Despite winning the constructors' title, a first since 1998, and ending the season with the fastest car, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella insists on the need to remain vigilant.

“It would be incredibly naive to think that because we won the constructors' championship we also deserve it for the future.”Andrea Stella told the same podcast.

“We have to earn it by doing a good job, or even better work than we did in 2024. In 2024, our average performance advantage was 0.04%, and our points advantage was only 2%. Out of 666 total points in a season, these margins simply mean that if we don't do better next year, we have to be prepared to accept a defeat. »

“But we don’t want to lose. We want to continue to win. Therefore, we must raise the bar for the future. »