This is such a different side of Lando that people don't see and don't realize, dead serious about his job and laser focused on what he needs to do. Interesting to hear about the struggles he went through, the talks he had with himself, and how he pulls through it
This is what I want out of Drive to Survive. This kind of insight into the drivers’ minds. Great interview, very well done and since we can’t get this from Netflix I’m glad you guys are doing it!
Not even 30 seconds in and I’ve had to pause because him saying “high performance is different for everyone” is something I needed to hear. As someone with disabilities and who struggles with simple daily tasks, that just means a lot to hear from someone like Lando.
given that lando has become my favourite F1 driver it’s a bit of a relief that he’s as down to earth, intelligent and thoughtful as he is. we all know he’s charismatic and funny (and talented) but something like this really shows why he’s worth rooting for.
@IamAnnahi Lando did nothing wrong. He used to joke around a lot, do pranks on people like Carlos, make funny videos with Legos. Stuff like that. He realized after his first year that he needed to be more professional, and concentrate more during the entire grand prix weekend.
He can do all that without behaving like a d-head. There is a reason he clarifies in every F1 beyond the grid pod that he doesnt mean to come off as a d-head, but hes an idiot with no insight into his own behavior. Hopefully Piastri will humble the kid while tearing him a new one. @@cusernament
Loved it! It's really great to put focus on how they were brought up, and how it is that they ended up were they are today. Also, this podcast is called "the high performance podcast"... Daniel should have his episode too... given that he is a 'High performance Athlete, KI KI RRRA'
Fantastic to hear the more human side of a driver I really respect and have supported since his first season. Honestly, some of his answers made me look at what I do and think "You know... I could maybe change some stuff" Very insightful!
Seeing this side of him actually comes as no surprise to me. Lando is an amazing human being, knew that since day one. So talented yet with his feet firmly on the ground. The more I know of him the more i respect and admire him really. SO proud of this young man. I'm sure he will achieve great things in the sport, he truly deserves it!
nice to hear that they go over raido messages and that Lando is aware how he speaks on the radio. I didn't know how mature Lando actually is and how much respect he gives to others. Respect to him. Thanks for this in-depth interview
Great interview giving real insight into the emotional factors, strengths and weaknesses, that go into achieving maximum performance in a sport as complex, stressful, and dangerous as Formula One. As always I am massively impressed by the ability of people like Lando to adapt to the demands and to grow through doing it!
I love how you let the interviewees talk and lead, with just a few pointers and prompts - I forwarded this to my emerging youth athletes - thank you guys and Lando - loads of gems for them to take into their sport (rugby league).
all i saw there in the last hour of listening to this was what a wonderful job landos parents have done in bringing up such a lovely chap with immense talent
I have watched Lando closely since 2019 and have seen him mature and grow as a person and this has reflected in his driving performance and off track maturity. I do hope he takes another step forward in 2022. He is a bit special and hope the car is good enough to show his talent.
All of these things he has learned are so crucial to success in any profession. It is kind of amazing how young he is vs the things he has learned about himself and also working with others. I know people twice his age who could use some advice on these things. You guys did a great job asking questions that gave room for a comfortable and honest conversation. :)
Such a great video really enjoyed seeing the mental struggles he's dealt with and also so interesting to see his point of view on the Russian GP. It was heart breaking as a fan but awesome to see that he learned from it!
Another spectacular program Gentlemen! This channel has become the premier channel for in-depth insight, into the minds and lives of all those involved with Formula1. Thank You for all of your hard work and effort!!!👍🏁
Rewatching this after listening to George’s, it makes you realise how differently people approach life. Lando seems to have had more of a nurturing relationship with his family, which to me makes him more relatable as a person. I’m excited to see them race each other in the future.
This was a great video! Getting to know Lando like that and just listened to what he has leaned with all this years at f1 and what he has struggle with. I think that he gave us such an important message because sometimes you just have to let yourself enjoy life and learn for the mistakes you make and move on. That's how life works and understanding that sometimes is very difficult. Also, I think that the way he deals with the social media is good because is true that sometimes people just see things and believe it and they don't take time to know the person well or to see the full context so is good to just accept that those people are always going to exist and there is nothing you can do about it. Thank you for this video and i would love to see more content like that. Lando, you are such an amazing person, thank you for your advises and I wish you all of the best for the next season :) -M
I never knew Landos parents were rich, I just sort of presumed it - That being said, I never really put much thought to it. Lando does a great job of keeping 10 toes on the ground and still enjoy the life and luxuries that he is able to afford. A great example to future generations of how a person should carry them self.
@@perfor5376 Lewis is a little more flashy with his money but he likes his fashion so I see no issue in that. Generally a really humble guy, you are right! A few are, Vettel was a great example also!
@@YY-ln1olevery single driver had a financial backer because it costs millions to get to F1. usually its the parents of the driver but sometimes a sponsor, but NO ONE gets to formula 1 without a financial backer. literally impossible
That sochi race was heartbreaking for me too. I was cheering for lando. If the rain wasn't there, he would have won. You'll definitely get it lando, you're one heck of a driver 👍 pls dont believe people that says otherwise.
I got to know Lando's nature on his streams thanks to Corona. Also Leclerce, Max and some other drivers. L4NDO impressed me then, such a "privileged" young man, a Formula 1 driver for McLaren, wow, and he plays computer games with us folks! Since then I've been keeping my fingers crossed for him and watching his progress. It wasn't easy because the German-speaking commentators mostly skipped him, which annoyed me quite a bit. Today no one can deny his achievements and although the races in the midfield are more exciting than the front of the field I wish him to compete with Max, Hamilton and Russel.
Spend even just a short amount of time watching Lando on something like him interacting with esports and his sim racing community. It's easy to quickly get a good measure of the young mans character. He is light hearted, warm, caring, fair, competitive and funny. Not to mention absolutely as quick as they come on track. 100% my favorite F1 driver.
This is a mad interview this, it’s like he’s in a job interview for the full hour 🤣is anyone else getting these vibes? Especially when the non-BT lad asks questions 🤣 Still enjoyed it though, just an amusing observation 👍🏻
I have always seen Lando as a very grounded and authentic human being, and this just emphasized what a special character he is, he has integrity, respect and happy to do the work needed, and always has good intentions. I can see why he and Carlos connect so well, they have the same values, and come from very grounded families. Thx. Loved this podcast.
what a good interview!. Lando is a such nice kid that is difficult to describe. He speaks and acts from his heart, truthfully and transparently, which show his honesty approach in life and racing. Congratulations to all!.
for someone who is considered as an elite F1 driver and do rate him (for all its worth) as such ..he seems to have some self doubt which is healthy as human.. but not typical of the best F1 drivers.. you look at Senna Schumacher Hamilton and Verstappen.. all have huge inner belief.. its fascinating and I wonder if this will hinder or propel him.. as Mclaren and Lando fan i hope its the latter
He’s young, hasn’t been in a front running car to truly test himself against the best consistently. So it’s natural to have self doubt. They all will at some point, I think he’s got the balls to talk about it publicly! Go Lando!
@@Takdashark Max was younger when he was thrusted into RB and Lewis was also young when he landed the Mclaren drive against 2 times champ Alonso... it's not about age... I guess with all these elite F1 drivers there is a sense of ruthless and utter confidence in and outside the car.. even Vettel who is considered to be one of the nicest guys in F1 he screwed Webber to make sure he ended up on top.. now Lando has the talent to be F1 great.. that overtake in Monza last year is one of the best I've ever seen...I just hope that element of self-doubt is not the missing 1% that is needed to take him to the top
@@Sai_Saracen his self doubt reminds me totally of jonny. wilkinson, one of England's greatest ever rugby players (they mentioned his world cup winning kick in the podcast.) Wilkinson suffered terribly anxiety and self doubt, but it only pushed him to higher and higher achievements. Lando has come a long way in his three years of being in F1 and he's far from the arrogant or bratty type some have cast him as.
@@purpledahlia1969 great point about Wilkinson ...however .. 1) not sure Wilko communicated these doubts while playing... 2)it's a bit different in a team sport like rugby where you have teammates including greats like Dallaglio and Johson to compensate for any mental or technical shortcomings.. in F1 it's a whole different case as the driver is alone in that car against 19 competitive souls.. and then the greater battle within the team including politics and getting the team behind you.. just look at Gasly and what happened to him at Red Bull and afterward... the mentality of the elite/greats of F1 was uncompromising... The question is would like Lando to remain this very humble guy which we all admire,, or be a prick and a world championship?? I hope he can achieve that without compromising.. hut history of all sport tells me otherwise
@@Sai_Saracen Lando was thrust into essentially a low midfield car, so it’s not entirely the same. Lewis and Max were in front running cars. That being said, both Max and Lewis are exceptional and have proved it from the get go. I don’t disagree about having the killer instinct. But having the smarts to build a team around you during its transformation is a trait of a good leader. Will he be a world champion, that remains to be seen. But I would like to see it!
Landos parents can be proud for raising such a nice young man. It doesn't matter if he comes from rich family as long as he think that he is a part of a team.
I think one way being friendly with the crew shows is in pitstops. There's a reason the McLaren team set a new record with a 1.8 second pitstop this year. Their team cared enough to put in maximum effort. If the drivers were assholes, I doubt the team would put in that kinda effort.
How did these guys get Lando to not laugh his head off through the entire interview. Every single time I see Lando he is losing it with laughter. He’s gotta be the happiest person I’ve ever seen and he always makes everyone lose it around him. Don’t get me wrong, I love it but you guys did very well to actually get him chatting. He’s awesome. Love him. ❤❤❤❤❤
@T S well duh Lewis is the most successful F1 driver of all time. It doesn't change the fact that a portion of Lh fans have an unhealthy obsession with Lando. You can't hashtag stay blessed while harassing someone lol
Somehow stumbled upon this gem of a discussion after watching funniest F1 moments all day. It is super refreshing to see a 22-year old who has lived in a bubble (not being negative) have such mature thoughts and a nice perspective of life in general. Great video! 👏🏽
Great lad and great driver. He definitely deserves his place in f1. hopefully he gets some championships to go with his great career ahead of him. Great interview 🏆🙌🏻
Having parents who are well off completely removes the physiological aspects that someone who is not so well off has which allows them to completely concentrate to become the very best because you can diet effectively and have the facilites ie parents being able to drive wherever in order to bring their children to different events when they are young.
Top lad is lando he definitely has the talent and potentially world champion ability given the right package, him and max could end up rivals down the road
Lando’s dad made the investment, and I get the rewards! The enjoyment I get from watching this grounded young man succeed is sheer joy. He had me as a fan when he sheared his hair for charity! (P.S. I’m 65, so I’m not easy to impress.)
@@geforce5591 they all get less polite over the radio. Like Sebastian said, if you put a microphone infront of a football players mouth you would not hear many plesant messeges. The drivers are under alot of pressure, and they all do crack and turn less polite in these situations.
@@donquias903 Honestly, Lewis is certainly a better man than me. For example, in Monza, I would have gotten out of that car and whopped Verstappen's arse.
Loved this podcast with Lando N. Gives you more background on the racer personaly. Would like to see more racers like Oscar P. or Pierre on the podcast.
Having a lot of respect for this Jong man, talks just as an ordinary Jong man, no nonsense . Stay like this Lando and your time will come. Whishing you all the best.
Great podcast. I was really impressed with how honest and open Lando was too. It really felt like we went behind the curtain on this one, which of course doesn’t always happen on these types of podcast, where the guest doesn’t want to show any sort of ‘weakness’ 👏
I don't remember seeing anything about Lando Norris coming from money. That badge was firmly slapped onto Lance Stroll's chest when Lando started in F1. It only got taken off of Stroll when Mazepin came into the sport.
The book mentioned by Lando, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck" by Mark Manson, is a great book to gain perspective in life especially when you feel a lot of pressure with whatever you're doing. I read it some time ago and really liked it as well. I think the questions and interview overall were great. Lando has definitely grown more while not letting go of the notion that life is meant to be enjoyed because one day everything will be in the past. And just like he said, it's easy to say but to put it into action is something that can be a struggle at times. Work hard and play hard. Great episode! #highperformance
SUMMARY In this podcast, Formula One driver Lando Norris discusses with the hosts what high performance means to him, his background and rise in motorsports, the challenges and successes of his rookie F1 season, communication and relationships with his team, dealing with media scrutiny, and his life philosophies and lessons learned. IDEAS: - High performance is performing at the very best of your own abilities, which is different for everyone. - Having people around you who know you well, like a manager and trainer, helps keep you grounded and push you when needed. - Growing up privileged provided opportunities, but also pressure to prove you deserve your position on merit, not money. - A driver's enjoyment and having fun is a key motivator to work hard and keep improving. - Developing personal relationships with the mechanics and team members leads to them going the extra mile for you. - Giving the team clear information during challenging race situations allows them to better understand your perspective and make decisions. - You can't change mistakes or outcomes in hindsight, only learn from them for the future. - The media can put a negative spin on comments, so you have to be mindful of how you say things publicly. - As you gain respect and support, you become more comfortable expressing opinions even if not everyone agrees. - Being your own biggest critic can be motivating, but you also have to be kind to yourself and appreciate when you've done a good job. - Overthinking things like an accomplished rival's experience can make situations seem more complicated than they are. - A race win doesn't have to be 1st place, it's achieving the maximum potential result in your circumstances. - The euphoria of achieving major success can be fleeting, so it's key to enjoy the journey and process. - You have to make sacrifices to achieve your goals, but that sacrifice itself can be fulfilling if you're pursuing your passion. QUOTES: - "High performance is performing at the very best level of yourself, your abilities. And I reckon it's as simple as that." - "The people around me are the most important thing for me." - "I never wanted him to pay for me to come into Formula One, that was like one goal...I feel much prouder to say that I'm here because McLaren brought me on and I was McLaren junior driver, they brought me on, I got better and then I was their official driver." - "I wouldn't want to come into Formula One having to pay for it and be, although it's kind of just a bit of a mentality thing, not have the mentality of I'm I'm not here 'cause I don't deserve it, I'm here 'cause I've paid for it." - "I love everything that goes into it, working here and in MTC with the mechanics, some nights, staying late, I do the tours, I go and see everyone." - "My manager and my trainer could kind of tell what was going on a little bit at this point. And there was a little bit more time spent on having some days away enjoying my life and maximizing my days at home with my family or with my friends, whatever it was, going out a little bit, going out to dinners again. And that kind of just frees your mind up a little bit." - "When things start going or become tougher or when you just don't... The media, like the media's one of the biggest things, how the media portrays you is one of the biggest things." - "You have to get comfortable with people not liking what you say here and there and just live with it. That's just a part of life, that's people, that's people, different opinions." - "If everything's perfect, it's not as enjoyable." - "Enjoy life, number one by mile, enjoy life, be kind, It'll help those people, make their day, make their week if I take one minute out of my day to go and sign a picture for a kid or something." HABITS: - Having people around you who know you well, like a manager and trainer, to keep you grounded and motivated - Staying late at the factory sometimes to work with the mechanics and team members - Doing work experience and tours at the factory to get to know people - Maximizing enjoyable days at home with family and friends to mentally refresh - Listening back to radio communication to understand what information was conveyed and how - Reviewing race data and video with the team to identify areas for improvement - Speaking up about your opinion even if it may be unpopular - Taking a step back after emotional events to process and learn from them with a clear perspective - Being kind to others, even small gestures, to bring joy and positivity - Accepting that not everyone will agree with or like you, and being okay with that FACTS: - Lando Norris is the youngest ever British Formula One driver. - His father Adam Norris is a successful businessman who has supported Lando's racing career. - Lando went to school at Millfield, a private school known for its sporting excellence. - He was a McLaren junior driver before being promoted to their Formula One team. - In his rookie F1 season, his teammate was the more experienced Carlos Sainz Jr. - At the 2021 Russian Grand Prix, a late rain shower cost him his first potential win in F1. - Lando has spoken about his mental health challenges, especially in his first F1 season. - The book Legacy, about the All Blacks rugby team, emphasizes putting the team first. - The book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck has helped Lando keep perspective on what really matters. - Lando's three guiding principles are: enjoy life, be kind, and be kind to yourself. REFERENCES: - The book Legacy, about the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team's culture and team-first mentality - The book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson - Lando mentions doing work experience and tours at the McLaren Technology Center (MTC) factory - He references his karting and junior racing career in Formula 4, Formula 3, and Formula 2 before reaching F1 RECOMMENDATIONS: - Surround yourself with people who truly know and support you, and can offer guidance and motivation. - Invest time in getting to know your colleagues personally; those relationships pay dividends professionally. - Provide clear communication to your team about your perspective so they can make informed decisions. - After challenging situations, take time to process emotions but then review objectively to identify lessons. - Focus more on enjoying the process and journey than just the end results and successes. - Be kind to others in small ways; you never know the positive impact it may have on them. - Get comfortable with the fact that not everyone will agree with you or like you, and that's okay. - Regularly spend quality time with family and friends to mentally refresh and maintain good life balance. - Have guiding principles or philosophies to fall back on when things get tough or confusing. - Realize that even when you achieve your ultimate goals, that satisfaction can be short-lived, so make sure to find fulfillment in the pursuit itself as well.
fabulous podcast! Nice insight to Lando the person. I can't help but think that the difference between a great athlete and and exceptional athlete is realizing where one can improve. Lando still does not admit to his error "NO" "leave me alone" played a role in losing out to Lewis. He not only lost 1st, but finished 7th and got lucky that he was not penalized for his illegal entry into pit wall. Yes the team failed him on weather, but he also told them to leave him alone. I am sure leading the race with Lewis breathing down his neck, was stressful, but Lando should be able to realize that his decision/communication with his engineer played a huge role.
Would you have asked a female driver the same question? Please accept that you have to be able to drive the car, money helps, but could you guys drive for 1.5 hours in a F1 car?
