The British driver trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 15 points in the drivers' standings heading into the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday (06.07.25) but rejects the idea that he has to win a maiden world crown in 2025.

Norris said: "I'd have to say I didn't succeed in what my goal was but I don't think you can ever call it a failure because I don't believe like I've failed anything.

"I feel like maybe I just didn't live up to what I believed I could have done or the level I should have done at certain times.

"I think if things were much easier and you don't achieve your goal maybe you can call it a failure but when it's 24 races it's such a long season against the best in the world I don't think you can ever call it a failure. Maybe you didn't succeed."

The racer's composure under pressure has come in for questioning at times so far this season but he says that the stress is self-inflicted rather than from outside sources.

Norris said: "It's more the desire, almost too much desire inside to want to do such a good job every weekend, to deliver for the team.

"I want to deliver for the team and I want to win. I kind of put myself under the pressure too much but I understand that."

Norris is yet to win at Silverstone but the driver doesn't think his home race places additional pressure on his shoulders.

He said: "It almost distracts you more in a good way, distracts you more by having your fans and your supporters there.

"You're almost more there enjoying the moment rather than 'I've got to do this for them,' as much as that is probably a thought prior to the weekend."