Norris: “I learned I can’t win all the time”

Lando Norris failed to defeat George Russell in title quest F2 last year, but the 19-year-old Briton still managed to land a shuttle in F1 for this year by joining the stable McLaren.

The performance of the Woking structure does not allow it to claim the best places on a regular basis, but the new recruit now thinks he has experience of this type of situation.

“In a way, this season was a pretty good year to learn that I couldn't always win because I didn't win the title, he said at the Autosport International Show held last week. I don't want to sound arrogant, but I've always played in good teams, with good people around me, and that has helped me become a better driver. »

Lando Norris distinguished himself in the training series by winning Formula titles Renault (Eurocup and NEC), Toyota Racing Series and F3 European Championship

“These are one-design series. There is not a lot of room for maneuver, but the difference can be made between the teams. In F1, everything is different. It concerns the staff, the car, the engine, etc. We can put many things together to progress "He said.

Lando Norris' main objective will above all be to stand out against his teammate Carlos Sainz Jr who has four seasons in F1.

“Each driver seeks to beat his teammate, he admitted. He will obviously try to do the same. In an ideal world, I would be able to beat him or anyone in every race. But this scenario is unlikely. I will have to learn things from Carlos and the other drivers. This will be my first year and there will be areas in which I will not be comfortable…”