Lando Norris believes that getting in the car and doing your best is enough to succeed in Formula One, despite the perception of needing to be aggressive and brutal.
Lando Norris finds joy and motivation in seeing fans wearing his merchandise and cheering him on at his home track, Silverstone, and emphasizes the importance of car setup and handling high-speed corners.
Deep dives
Lando Norris's Determination to Win with McLaren
Lando Norris's dream of winning with McLaren is still a work in progress, but he is determined to achieve his goals his own way. Despite the perception that one must be brutal and aggressive to succeed in Formula One, Lando believes that getting in the car and doing your best is enough. He has learned to ignore negative opinions and focus on his own performance. With changes in technical leadership at McLaren, Lando is optimistic about the future and feels the pressure to lead the team back to the front. He shares his early memories of Silverstone, coping with fame as an introvert, handling criticism, and his vision for the future.
The Thrill and Pressure of Racing at Silverstone
Lando Norris discusses the excitement and joy of racing at Silverstone, his home track. He describes the feeling of seeing fans wearing his merchandise and cheering him on, which brings a smile to his face. Lando talks about the high-speed corners at Silverstone, such as Maggots, Becketts, and Chapel, and the challenges they present. He emphasizes the importance of car setup and the impact of wind on performance. Lando reflects on his past performances at Silverstone and expresses his hopes for a better result in the future.
The Challenges of the 2023 Season and Future Goals
Lando Norris acknowledges the challenges he has faced in the 2023 Formula One season, noting that it has been his toughest start to a season yet. He attributes the lack of success to a combination of bad luck and increased competitiveness among teams. Lando discusses the importance of timing and the need for the right car to win races in Formula One. While he feels further away from his first win than a year ago, he remains determined to achieve his goal of becoming a world champion with McLaren. Lando also reflects on the pressure and impatience that come with the limited lifespan of a Formula One career.
Lando Norris's View on Social Media and Dealing with Fame
Lando Norris shares his thoughts on social media and dealing with fame. Despite initially caring too much about what people think, he has learned to ignore negativity and make fun of the bad things said about him. Lando enjoys reading what people write about him and uses it as motivation. He also mentions the importance of family and friends in his life and his desire to be a strict but caring father in the future. Lando discusses the responsibility that comes with being the senior driver at McLaren and how he copes with pressure and enjoys the challenge it brings.
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2023 has been one of Lando Norris’ most challenging Formula 1 seasons so far. McLaren have simply not had the race pace to challenge their rivals for podiums. But Lando’s impressive P4 at the Austrian Grand Prix may be a sign of better things to come during the rest of the year.
In a candid conversation with Tom Clarkson, it’s clear how committed Lando is to winning with McLaren in the future. He talks about the extra pressure and responsibility of being the team’s senior driver and how his fans make a huge difference to his performance at the British Grand Prix.
Lando also discusses coping with fame, dealing with criticism, and even what kind of dad he hopes to be one day. Plus, hear how new teammate Oscar Piastri compares to his predecessor Daniel Ricciardo.
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