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Lando Norris’ McLaren race engineer Will Joseph says he is still haunted by missing out on victory at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix after his driver claimed his first win in F1, saying it can be “put behind” them now.
McLaren race engineer Will Joseph admitted that Lando Norris missing out on victory in Sochi in 2021 “still haunts” him, but he feels that they can now “put that behind” them following Norris’ win at the Miami Grand Prix. Joseph has been Norris’ race engineer since his F1 debut in 2019. The near-miss at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix, when Norris was leading comfortably but crashed due to a late rain shower, affected both of them deeply. Norris’ victory in Miami helped them move on from past disappointments and uncertainties, as they made strategic decisions that paid off, resulting in a strong race and win for Norris. During the race, Joseph was impressed by Norris’ performance and strategic decisions, ultimately leading to a well-deserved victory by a significant margin over Max Verstappen. Joseph highlighted the importance of trusting Norris’s skills and allowing him to focus on driving, underscoring the teamwork and mutual understanding between them in achieving success.
