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Lando Norris is closing in on an unwanted F1 record held by Nick Heidfeld – the most grand prix podiums without a win.
McLaren driver Lando Norris achieved his fourth consecutive podium by finishing in second place at the United States Grand Prix, after Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification. With this achievement, Norris now has a total of 12 podium finishes in his career, closing in on former driver Nick Heidfeld, who holds the record for the most podiums without a first-place finish. McLaren’s impressive development in 2023 has allowed Norris to achieve six podium finishes this season, but a victory still eludes him. After the race, Norris expressed concern that McLaren may have missed their best opportunity to win a race this season, particularly at the Qatar Grand Prix. However, he remains hopeful for good results and believes they can still fight for podium finishes in the remaining races, albeit acknowledging that some upcoming circuits may not suit their strengths. Norris also expressed apprehension about the upcoming race in Brazil due to their performance in slow-speed areas but is optimistic about the races in Vegas and Abu Dhabi. Currently, Norris sits in sixth place in the drivers’ championship, while McLaren has moved ahead of Aston Martin in the constructors’ standings to fourth place.
Source: Crash
