Lando Norris branded "the real deal" after showing mental resilience

Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has praised Lando Norris on the High Performance Racing podcast, calling the McLaren driver 'the real deal' for his speed, consistency, and mental resilience. Despite receiving a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Norris showed strong pace and finished seventh. He then bounced back to claim his first grand prix victory of the 2025 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix.