Lando Norris says he desires ‘to make his individual history’ soon after podium complete at the British Grand Prix as he labels race the ‘best’ moment of his profession
Lando Norris completed second in the British Grand Prix on Sunday Norris took Verstappen off the line but the earth winner received the area backThe McLaren star held off Hamilton who jumped up to third right after the safety vehicle
Lando Norris says it is time to produce his personal record following the youthful Brit realized a dream of sharing a podium with idol Lewis Hamilton at his house grand prix.
The 23-year-outdated momentarily led the British Grand Prix and set up a steely fight when Hamilton pushed for next area but Norris’s McLaren held business.
And right after obtaining his 1st podium at Silverstone, Norris stated it is now time to push on and set greater desires for himself.
‘I wanna be anyone who can be a part of in on all those battles and generate some of my have record,’ claimed Norris, right after McLaren completed in the best a few at Silverstone for the 1st time because 2010.
‘I remember staying seven years old in about 2007 or 2008, viewing on the tv, observing the stunning teamwork of Lewis and Fernando (Alonso)! That’s what designed me want to be a racing driver.
Lando Norris suggests it is time to build his have record immediately after his podium end at Silverstone
‘So to be sitting down listed here, preventing and being a Formulation A single driver… effectively, minor did I know Lewis would nevertheless be heading powerful 15 several years later. It’s just an honour to race with these guys.’
Norris recorded a major 3 complete for the seventh time but states this is the most distinctive, supplied the location.
‘This is the ideal,’ reported the Bristol-born driver. ‘This is the most enjoyable. My very first podium was distinctive, I try to remember them all for ever – maybe not when you’ve acquired as several as Mercedes!
Norris finished 2nd, with Lewis Hamilton 3rd right after pushing his fellow Brit in the race
‘Hearing every person chanting, it’s unique, viewing all the admirers chanting, observing all the group. When I first commenced observing F1 in 2008 observing Lewis and Fernando, it’s special to be listed here now and be right here in that placement.’
Asked about his exhilarating struggle for second with Hamitlon, he extra: ‘My coronary heart was racing a little bit a lot more than usual!
‘It was a incredibly great fight. I seriously desired to maintain on to P2. We’ve usually been superior in large pace, now it is a fantastic power of ours. It was wonderful coming out aspect by aspect, yeah I’m confident all the supporters were loving it.
‘I would say we are close to currently being one particular of the very best autos on the grid.’