Norris lands F1 test with McLaren

Lando Norris will pilot the McLaren MCL32 during testing F1 carried out on the Hungaroring in Budapest.

McLaren-Honda was the only one not to have announced its drivers for mid-season testing in Hungary. This is now done by announcing the participation of Stoffel Vandoorne and Lando Norris.

The man considered British motorsport's greatest hope joined the McLaren young driver program this year after winning the Formula championship Renault 2.0 as a beginner. Today in F3 European, he is in the race for the title.

“It’s crazy that it’s finally confirmed. I’m really excited to test with McLaren next Wednesday”, commented Lando Norris on Twitter.

Crazy to have it all confirmed! Super excited to be testing with @McLarenF1 on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/1EK5zKyitg

- Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) July 26, 2017

Lando Norris had already tested a McLaren, the MP4-26 from 2011, as a reward for his BRDC Young Driver of the Year award.