Tag: Lando Norris

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Could F1's too-quiet driver market be poised for a major shock?

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potential driver and explore their options for the future, even if they have no current intention of making a change. This allows teams to gather information and have contingency plans in case unforeseen circumstances arise. Therefore, it is not unusual for teams like Aston Martin to reach out to drivers like Norris and Leclerc as part of their due diligence, regardless of their current contractual situations. However, it should be taken with caution as it remains uncertain whether these discussions will result in any actual movement in the driver market…

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Sainz: Ferrari only the sixth-fastest F1 team in Dutch GP

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Carlos Sainz admits that Ferrari lacked pace in the mixed weather race and considers their fifth-place finish to be an almost perfect execution of the race, fending off Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Sainz acknowledges that Ferrari was more like the sixth-fastest car this weekend, but they managed to hold their own against quicker cars. Despite struggling with the car’s performance, Sainz believes it was one of his best drives of the season. He also praises Ferrari’s strategy calls, except for a slight mistake in the first pit stop. The…

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Norris: McLaren F1 race pace still "nowhere near enough"

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The Englishman acknowledged that strategy played a role in their performance, particularly the decision to stay out on slicks at the start. However, he emphasized that the McLaren car was not as competitive on race day as it was in qualifying, especially when compared to rivals Aston Martin and Mercedes. He expressed disappointment with their pace and stated that their one-lap performance was stronger than their race pace. He believed that McLaren made the wrong call by not pitting for intermediates when it started to rain, which cost them positions.…

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