Lando Norris has opened up after he was forced to withdraw from the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.
The McLaren star was forced out of proceedings due to a potential engine failure, with team-mate Oscar Piastri taking full advantage to extend his lead at the top of the standings.
Norris had gone into the event nine points behind his rival.
But that gap has now been extended to 34 and the Briton, speaking afterwards, has now admitted he's frustrated.
A large plume of smoke erupted from Lando Norris' car at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday
| SKY SPORTSWhen asked for his thoughts on his DNF, he said: "Not much. Just want to go have a burger and go home.
"I was quick today. It is impossible to overtake here. A good race today. I was happy I could stay within 1.5/2s.
"It was a positive race but it didn't mean anything. I couldn't get past. Oscar deserved it today. Just not my weekend.
"That is life, I just take it on the chin and move on."
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Norris was also asked if he can still compete for the F1 title, with Piastri currently in a league of his own.
The 25-year-old didn't sound too confident, merely replying: "We will wait and see. It is frustrating.
"It hurts to lose 25 points outright. It would have been smaller, but I just have to keep fighting, keep doing what I can.
"I look on and try and bounce back. I will make sure I do everything I can."
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Oscar Piastri extended his lead over Lando Norris at the top of the F1 standings during Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix
| GETTYMeanwhile, McLaren chief Andrea Stella has provided his verdict.
He admitted it was a mixed day for his team, with Piastri winning while Norris didn't take any points at all.
Stella stated: "Today we experienced the two sides of motorsport.
"On one side we have the joy and satisfaction for another victory for McLaren and a deserved victory for Oscar [Piastri], he ran a very strong and clean weekend.
"On the opposite side we had the disappointment and the pain and the retirement.
"Lando [Norris] was in contention to try and win the race, it was certainly a possible one-two today from McLaren. Joy and pain at the same time but this is racing."
On whether Norris can still challenge for the title, Stella was far more upbeat.
"100 percent absolutely no doubt and absolutely no hesitation," he insisted.
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Andrea Stella reflected on a mixed day for McLaren after the Dutch Grand Prix
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"I think if possible we will see even the best of Lando as he tries to recover the points he missed and this is not ideal because of a problem that happened on the car which is a situation which we wouldn't want to have.
"We would like to give same opportunities to both drivers but I'm sure Lando will give his best and we will definitely try and recover the points that we missed today."