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Lando Norris Steps Away from Social Media Amid Intense F1 Title Battle

The McLaren driver cites social media as a distraction, reallocating time to personal well-being as teammate Oscar Piastri leads the championship by 16 points.

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 16, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Florion Goga
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Overview

  • Lando Norris has been off social media for several weeks, describing it as a waste of time and energy.
  • The 25-year-old McLaren driver says the break allows him to focus on personal activities like spending time with friends, playing golf, and training.
  • Despite stepping away from platforms, Norris continues to use his phone to stay connected with friends via text.
  • Oscar Piastri, Norris’s teammate, leads the 2025 Formula One standings by 16 points after securing four wins in the season’s first six races.
  • The intra-team rivalry at McLaren intensifies as their dominant car raises expectations ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.