Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz have one of the most impressive relationships in the paddock. Best friends off the track and commendable drivers on the track. With mutual respect and passion, the two friends bond one of those rare friendships that grace the breakneck world of F1.
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The two were teammates at McLaren for two years, a driving force behind their solidarity. However, Norris had initially underestimated the power that Sainz represented. “I think Carlos is one of the best drivers in Formula 1. I also didn’t look that good because he’s an extremely good driver and did a very good job – fair play with him, for example.”
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The Briton admits that he feels overshadowed by his team-mate. “I think I was shadowed a bit by him for doing an exceptional job. I think this year I took the next step that would have been the same or maybe a little better than him. “
However, he admits that it helped him advance as a driver. “A combination of understanding everything from the last few years”, has made Norris the driver he is – one who leads the race, puts his McLaren on pole and looks forward to a season full of victories.
Lando Norris compares Sainz and Ricciardo
After being overshadowed by Sainz, Norris confidently accepted Daniel Ricciardo’s challenge. Though Ricciardo had a boring few years before joining McLaren, his Red Bull career spoke volumes for his caliber as a driver.
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However, after working with Sainz, Norris was ready to work with the Aussie. “With Daniel, I wasn’t nervous in any way when he came. A lot of people thought I might be able to do it or asked the question because he’s a multiple race winner, does he have podiums. “
Formula 1 F1 – Italian Grand Prix – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – September 12, 2021. McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the race alongside second-placed McLaren’s Lando Norris REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini.
Norris also attributes this tenacity to the various teams his teammates have played for in the past. “Everyone knows what Daniel is capable of because he drove in a car, won the race. While at Carlos nobody knew what he was capable of, because he was in a Toro Rosso, a Renault and a McLaren. “
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Regardless of who he shares a garage with Norris, he has shown great potential for the upcoming F1 season. After a glamorous season, the young McLaren star is undoubtedly expecting salvation from the race in Sochi.
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