Lando Norris and McLaren signed a new long-term contract earlier this year. With this in mind, the British youngster announced that he hopes to be a McLaren team boss soon.
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The 21-year-old is currently in his third season with the Woking squad and his new contract runs until the end of the 2023 season.
He said, “That’s my goal, that’s what I want to achieve. I want to be the type to lead the team, who have been with them for many years, who have helped them through the bad times and helped them get through the good times.
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“That’s the position I want to be in and that’s why I’m still here, that’s why I signed for a few more years because I want that position.”
During his first two seasons with the UK marquee, Norris worked with Carlos Sainz and built a great relationship. After the Spaniard jumped to Ferrari, the team brought Daniel Ricciardo as a partner of the Briton.
The Australian moved from Renault, with Fernando Alonso in his place.
Lando Norris was in hot shape in 2021
Even though Daniel Ricciardo is the more famous driver, Norris took him to school. The young McLaren sensation continued: “Even this year I have already taken a step forward in this position.
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“I feel like a different and improved driver [compared] over the past few seasons to take on more responsibility and lead the team in more ways. So this is definitely something I would wish for, something I would like to do in the future. “
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 19, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris during a press conference before the Monaco Grand Prix || REUTERS
Last weekend, Norris took his third podium in his career at the Monaco Grand Prix. Meanwhile, poor old Ricciardo was twelfth, one lap behind. The Aussie will be eager for redemption while Lando Norris will strive to maintain his exquisite shape.
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