Lando Norris has admitted that he regrets downplaying Lewis Hamilton‘s success back in 2020.
He previously landed himself in hot water when Hamilton broke Michael Schumacher’s record for the most wins in F1 history.
In response, Norris said: “He’s in a car which should win every race, basically. He has to beat one or two other drivers, that’s it.”
Reflecting on those comments after winning the Drivers’ Championship title, the young Brit backtracked.
“I know at times I say some stupid things, and I say some things about Max, or I might have said some things at times in the past that everyone talks about, about Lewis,” he said.
“Some things I regret and I wish I could take back and never have come out my mouth.
“But I honestly believe I give more respect to anyone else than anyone else.
“I give more respect to Oscar [Piastri]. I give more respect to Max. I try and give as much respect as I can to Lewis.
“He’s a seven-time world champion. He’s the best driver – you compare him to Schumacher – the best driver that’s ever been in Formula One. I’m not even close to that. I might never be.”