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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlan Jones has backed up his earlier comments around the mental state of Lando Norris. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlan Jones has backed up his earlier comments around the mental state of Lando Norris. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
The 1980 world champion described Norris as \u201ca bit weak mentally\u201d and said speaking openly about his struggles leaves him at a disadvantage.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn terms of mentality, he [Piastri] has an advantage over Lando. I think Lando is a bit weak mentally,\u201d Jones told RTL\/ntv and sport.de.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone who comes out and admits they have a slight mental problem has already lost before the start. You have to stay very focused, not tell anyone anything, and not reveal any secrets.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then turned his attention to Piastri, highlighting the Australian\u2019s attributes and why he has all the tools to succeed at the highest level and potentially follow in his footsteps as an Australian world champion in F1.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has all the qualities you need, in my opinion, to be super successful in Formula 1,\u201d Jones said of Piastri.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery now and then, someone comes along who is successful no matter what they do. And he\u2019s one of those people.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was successful in Formula 3, he was successful in Formula 2, and now he\u2019s leading the [Formula 1] world championship.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also praised Piastri\u2019s focus and professionalism across his two-and-a-half seasons in the sport, noting that the 24-year-old\u2019s dedication separates him from others.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are some drivers out there who enjoy their time outside the cockpit more than their time in it. With him, you know he\u2019s committed, he has a goal. And he\u2019ll do whatever it takes to achieve it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019ll do whatever it takes to win a race. That\u2019s what you have to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beyond his performance on track, Piastri\u2019s behaviour in the garage has been another factor contributing to his psychological edge, according to Jones.<\/p>\n
\u201cPerhaps he is smarter in the sense that he stays on his side of the garage,\u201d he said. \u201cHe is not involved in politics, he is a man of few words. Perhaps he is acting more psychologically astute.\u201d<\/p>\n