Lando Norris is currently in the best shape of his career. The Brit started the Austrian Grand Prix from the front row and finished third in front of his compatriot Lewis Hamilton.
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During the race, the 21-year-old Hamilton did several laps before giving in to him on lap 20. However, after the defending champion suffered a ground damage, Norris came back and took the final podium from Hamilton.
While Norris valued Hamilton for his comments during the race, the McLaren driver believes he is prone to error.
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Lando Norris points out the mistakes Lewis Hamilton made in Austria
Although Norris got off to a good start on Sunday, Sergio Perez and the two Mercedes drivers pushed him to the limit. While Perez’s challenge fell apart after lap 5, Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas pushed the young Briton further onto the podium.
Despite his best efforts, Norris Hamilton cleared P2 on lap 20. However, the defending champion later suffered ground damage from an exit curb, which helped Norris recapture P3. After his third podium of the season, the Briton admitted that the defending champion can also make mistakes.
Formula One F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 18, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Lando Norris after first and second place in the pool via REUTERS / Bryn Lennon
He said, “Of course Hamilton’s words make me happy, but he wasn’t perfectly behind the wheel. He made several mistakes on Turn-1 and Turn-3. I certainly learned a lot both in the first stint against Hamilton and in the second against Bottas. “
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Norris: For the first time I was able to duel with Mercedes and Red Bull
The Brit exuded self-confidence beyond his young age of 21 years at the Red Bull Ring. Although the McLaren has often lagged far behind Red Bull and Mercedes, the Austrian Grand Prix was a welcome exception, according to Norris.
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He said: “It was the first time that I could really duel with Mercedes and Red Bulls without being particularly inferior. It was great for us to be with these two teams throughout the race. To be so competitive at the beginning of the race was a great feeling for me and for the team. “
With the Briton on his way to his home race at Silverstone in two weeks’ time, Norris wants to continue his outstanding form in 2021. Can the 21-year-old continue his streak of success at the British Grand Prix?
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