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Rosberg: Norris must be less 'nice' to Verstappen
2 Jun
Summary
- Nico Rosberg advises Lando Norris to be more aggressive against Max Verstappen.
- Norris has reportedly lost every wheel-to-wheel battle with Verstappen.
- Rosberg suggests a crash could send a message to Verstappen.
Nico Rosberg, a former Formula 1 world champion, has advised current racer Lando Norris to adopt a more aggressive stance when competing against Max Verstappen. Rosberg believes Norris has been too 'nice' in his wheel-to-wheel battles with Verstappen, a rivalry that has intensified over the past few years. Norris secured the 2025 championship, but Verstappen reclaimed the title in 2024.
Rosberg, who adapted his own style when battling Lewis Hamilton, suggests that Norris needs to assert himself more forcefully. He stated that Norris has consistently lost out in direct racing duels with Verstappen. Rosberg proposed that Norris should 'cause a crash' with Verstappen at least once to send a clear message.
This incident, according to Rosberg, would signal to Verstappen that Norris is becoming more formidable. He believes this change in demeanor might lead Verstappen to be more cautious in future encounters. Rosberg also referenced Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as drivers Verstappen respects due to their assertive racing history.
