Mumbai, April 24: Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has praised McLaren슬롯사이트s Lando Norris for showing courage in speaking openly about mental health. Vettel believes Norris' honesty will inspire young fans and break the outdated view that showing emotion is a sign of weakness in sport. Norris, who began the 2025 season as one of the favourites for the world title after a strong 2024, has had a mixed start to the new campaign. F1 2025: Max Verstappen Takes Pole in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Qualifying After Lando Norris Crashes.

While he won the season-opener in Australia, he has since struggled with consistency and lost the championship lead to teammate Oscar Piastri after a fourth-place finish in Saudi Arabia. Over the past few seasons, Norris has spoken openly about the pressure of racing, including feeling anxious before races and losing his appetite. Some critics see this as a sign of vulnerability, but Vettel strongly disagrees.

Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Vettel said, 슬롯사이트Self-doubt is the most natural thing there is, but it슬롯사이트s the most unnatural thing to talk about - and that슬롯사이트s wrong. I think it슬롯사이트s very courageous of him to open up. I hope the media supports him and shows it as strength, not weakness.슬롯사이트

Vettel, who retired from Formula 1 in 2022, has always been known for his thoughtful approach to life beyond racing. He compared Norris슬롯사이트 openness to other top athletes like Lewis Hamilton and Novak Djokovic, who have also discussed mental wellbeing publicly. F1 2025: Oscar Piastri Cruises to Victory at Bahrain Grand Prix.

슬롯사이트In the past, drivers were expected to be tough and silent about their emotions. Now, things are changing. Drivers still race hard, but they슬롯사이트re also speaking about the pressure they feel, and that슬롯사이트s a positive shift,슬롯사이트 Vettel added.

He also shared how learning that his childhood hero Michael Schumacher had moments of self-doubt helped him deal with pressure during his own racing career.

슬롯사이트I was relieved when Michael told me he had self-doubt. It helped me realise I wasn슬롯사이트t alone,슬롯사이트 Vettel said.

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