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Unsurprising to have such a thought when you’re on the brink of realising a 17-year dream.
Lando Norris has expressed his singular fear during his triumph at the British Grand Prix, a moment he believes will stay with him forever. It was his seventh attempt at the Silverstone race, where he led a McLaren one-two finish, narrowing the gap in the drivers’ standings to teammate Oscar Piastri by eight points. By winning the race, Norris became the 13th British driver to win at his home race and the first McLaren driver to do so since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. Despite his imminent victory on the final lap, Norris’ main thought was to avoid making any reckless moves due to the tricky wet-dry track conditions. Reflecting on his achievement in an interview on McLaren’s website, Norris emphasized the challenge of navigating the slick track close to the pit wall without crashing. This victory fulfilled Norris’ childhood dream of emulating Hamilton’s legendary win at the 2008 British Grand Prix, an iconic race etched in his memory since he watched it at the age of eight. Standing on the top step of the podium at Silverstone in front of the British fans was a poignant moment for Norris, surpassing even his victory at Monaco, as it allowed him to soak in the electrifying atmosphere created by the passionate spectators.
