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Norris on Max Complaints: 'Can Retire' if He Wants

On Thursday, Lando Norris countered Max Verstappen's criticism, saying drivers have 'nothing to complain about' and his 2025 title rival 'can retire' if unhappy with the cars at McLaren's 2026 car launch.
Citing energy-management rules, Verstappen argued they prevent drivers from driving 'flat-out', echoing last year's comment about considering quitting after Bahrain's second day.
Norris argued the cars are a different challenge, saying the new cars must be managed differently and that drivers generally enjoy driving since 'we get paid a stupid amount of money to drive', while anyone can decide to stay or leave.
The event underlined that Norris, after testing, said he 'enjoyed it' and told Verstappen he 'can retire' if he dislikes the new cars, during the McLaren 2026 car launch.
Looking ahead, officials and drivers expect quicker performance by next year, though new regulations may feel different compared to older cars this year.

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The Independent

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Lando Norris responds to Max Verstappen’s criticism of new F1 cars: ‘He can retire’

Verstappen claimed the new iteration of cars are ‘anti-racing’ and did not rule out walking away from the sport

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Ilta-Sanomat

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Lando Norris Took a Swipe at Max Verstappen: "You Can Do Something Else"

Lando Norris doesn't swallow Max Verstappen's criticism.

2 months ago·Finland

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Daily Express

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Lando Norris tells Verstappen 'stop complaining or quit F1' as pair lock horns

The new engine regulations have caused quite the stir in the paddock.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Origo

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Lando Norris Harshly Corrects Complaining Max Verstappen

According to McLaren's British driver, F1 stars have absolutely no reason to complain.

2 months ago·Budapest, Hungary

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El Financiero

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Verstappen Complains that F1 2026 Cars Are Not ‘Fun’; ‘to Withdraw’, Norris Replies

Max Verstappen complained about the changes to the new single-seats for Formula 1 season 2026 and compared them to the cars used in Formula E, especially because they are smaller and lighter, in response to his statements Norris replied that if he disagreed then “retired”. Former ‘Checo’ Pérez’s companion stated that “it’s not fun” to drive cars because after these changes they no longer “feel” as if they were Formula 1 races. One of the regulat…

2 months ago·Mexico

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