McLaren suggests a double standard in the reaction to Lando Norris’ mistakes compared to those of Max Verstappen.

Zak Brown emphasized that any mistakes made by Lando Norris or McLaren received more attention than those of rival teams.

Lando Norris found himself competing for the title this season alongside Max Verstappen. Despite his strong performance, the Briton faced criticism due to several mistakes throughout the campaign. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has now stepped in to defend the 25-year-old amid this backlash.

Norris had a disappointing performance at the Brazilian GP. The British driver went off-track, losing several positions. Brown emphasized that mistakes happen to everyone and noted that in the past, such errors weren’t as apparent because they were not competing for the championship.

Everyone makes mistakes. In the past, they were less noticeable because success wasn’t the main focus.

Zak Brown mentioned, according to GPBlog.

In contrast, Zak Brown pointed out that Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes have also made mistakes. The 53-year-old suggested these errors are often overlooked, implying a double standard exists. He believed these slip-ups go unnoticed because teams and drivers like Max Verstappen consistently win races in F1. Meanwhile, there is more pressure on Lando Norris and McLaren.