Steiner surprised by 'not folding' Norris in McLaren's free for all title fight

Speaking on the Red Flags podcast, the former Haas team principal admitted he had previously doubted Norris’s ability to handle pressure.

“It’s a sign we have got a nice championship in front of us, because it’s not done until it’s finished, because there’s always some surprises,” Steiner said.

Steiner reflected on Norris' recent form. “With Lando, even when everybody was doubting him, not being critical, but doubting him if he can be a world champion because he’s folding under pressure, [with] me being part of that group of people."

According to Steiner, McLaren’s approach is adding to the excitement.

As of now, Lando Norris has narrowed the ever ebbing and flowing gap to his teammate in the championship down to 9 points following his Hungarian Grand Prix win.