The dust may have settled on a dramatic, rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix where Oscar Piastri took a crucial victory, but the post-race analysis continues to swirl.
Central to the discussion is Lando Norris's performance, particularly after a series of errors saw him relinquish pole position and ultimately finish second behind his McLaren teammate.
Now, 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg has weighed in, drawing a pointed comparison between Norris and his former Mercedes rival, Lewis Hamilton.
Norris, who started from pole position, acknowledged pushing the limits in what proved to be treacherous conditions at Spa.
"I was qualifying lap after qualifying lap on the absolute edge," Norris reflected, "And then perhaps a couple of mistakes like that happen."
Speaking on Sky Sports F1, Rosberg seized on these comments to question whether a driver of Lewis Hamilton's calibre would have made similar errors under such intense pressure.
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"That's fair play. To listen to Lando's words there, that he was just qualifying lap after qualifying lap on the absolute edge, and then perhaps a couple of mistakes like that happen," Rosberg stated.
"I just question whether someone like Hamilton, if he also would have made three mistakes, which I'm not sure.
"Pushing like crazy in a race like that, when there's Hammer-time, I'm not sure. I think they don't happen then, those three mistakes."
Norris endured a challenging race start, losing the lead to Piastri down the Kemmel Straight.
Later, a crucial lock-up at La Source after a pit strategy difference, and an earlier off-track moment at Pouhon, undeniably impacted his ability to mount a sustained challenge for the win.
These unforced errors have been a recurring talking point surrounding Norris's 2025 campaign, despite recent victories at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone.
Rosberg's remarks will undoubtedly spark debate among fans and pundits.
While Norris's raw speed and talent are universally acknowledged, he secured his 13th career pole at Spa, his ability to deliver flawless performances under the highest pressure has periodically come under scrutiny.
Hamilton, in contrast, is renowned for his uncanny ability to perform at the peak of his powers, often error-free, particularly when chasing victory.
As Piastri now extends his lead over Norris in the Drivers' Championship to 16 points heading into the summer break, the pressure on the young Briton to iron out these inconsistencies will only intensify.
Rosberg's comparison, coming from a man who famously beat Hamilton to a world title, offers a stark reminder of the razor-thin margins and mental demands at the very pinnacle of Formula 1.
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