Nico Rosberg urges Lando Norris to be tougher against Max Verstappen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Nico Rosberg has expressed frustration over Lando Norris's racing style against Max Verstappen, suggesting he needs to adopt a more aggressive approach. Rosberg draws parallels between his own career and Norris's ongoing rivalry with Verstappen, emphasizing that Norris has often lost in wheel-to-wheel battles. He believes an assertive maneuver, even at the risk of collision, could signal a shift in their dynamic. Norris recently edged Verstappen by two points in the 2025 championship, but the two have experienced contentious racing incidents in previous seasons.
- •Nico Rosberg comments on Lando Norris's racing against Max Verstappen.
- •Norris narrowly beat Verstappen in the 2025 championship.
- •Rosberg suggests Norris needs to adopt a tougher racing style.
- •Controversial incidents have characterized their recent races.
- •Rosberg emphasizes the need for Norris to establish respect on track.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Rosberg frustrated by one driver’s consistent struggles against Max Verstappen
"Nico Rosberg says F1 world champion Lando Norris needs to stop being so ‘nice’ when he’s racing Max Verstappen. Over the last couple of years, a rivalry has grown between Norris and Verstappen due to their key roles in the F1 title race.
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