Many F1 fans know that Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris became best friends during their McLaren days together. However, it seems they underestimated how deep their bond is. There was an uncomfortable moment during a virtual driver-fan meeting with the McLaren drivers.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
Apparently, Norris forgot for a moment that he and Sainz were no longer teammates. Fortunately, he managed to catch himself before he could embarrass himself and Daniel Ricciardo. However, the fan noticed the slip and called him on it. Surprisingly, Ricciardo forgave the British for his faux pas.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
The Australian admitted that the Sainz-Norris friendship was “little more than a friendship”. The fans made it clear that there was a “bromance” between the British youngster and the Spaniard. Now Norris has to enter into a new partnership with the experienced Ricciardo. Although the friendship between Norris and Sainz is likely to break the barriers between the teams.
Watch Story: From Cristiano Ronaldo to Shaquille O’Neal: When other athletes mingled with F1 stars
Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo have opposite seasons
In all fairness, the Aussie has struggled to gain a foothold in his new environment. So far, Lando Norris had the measure of the 31-year-old and took two podiums. Meanwhile, Ricciardo has only beaten his team-mate once, much to his dismay.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – MARCH 12: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 and Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren F1 look on from the grid on the first day of F1 testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on March 12, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain to. (Photo by Joe Portlock / Getty Images)
Fortunately for the Australian driver, the season is still a bit long. So he has enough time to catch up with his teammates and put on a better fight. However, it appears that Norris is holding all the cards and is faster than his more experienced teammate. Carlos Sainz, meanwhile, is enjoying a decent season at Scuderia Ferrari. The Spaniard was able to keep up with Charles Leclerc and occasionally make him sweat.
It has also acted as a constant backup when Leclerc stalled or made a mistake. At the same time, Sainz keeps Leclerc busy as the two are out and about together.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
DIVE DEEPER
