Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The reigning champion delivered a dominant performance at his home circuit, delighting the orange-clad crowd with his fastest lap time.
Lando Norris secured his second career pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix, edging out reigning champion Max Verstappen in a thrilling qualifying session. The McLaren driver’s last-gasp effort secured the top spot, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell following closely behind in third and fourth.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing claimed victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off a spirited challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris. Despite starting on pole position, Verstappen faced fierce competition from Norris throughout the race. Norris pushed hard towards the end, but Verstappen’s resilient defense ultimately won out, securing his fifth victory in seven Grand Prix races this season. Charles Leclerc’s third-place finish marked Ferrari’s first podium at Imola since 2006, while Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz Jr. rounded out the top five.
Lando Norris has achieved his first Formula 1 victory in Miami, making history as a Bristol-born 24-year-old. Despite fierce competition from Max Verstappen, Norris triumphed and celebrated with a contagious laugh. The victory marks a significant milestone for McLaren, with Bianca Bustamante also securing a podium in the F1 Academy race. In an exclusive interview, Norris discusses his mindset, style, and passion for photography. The article explores his humble approach to fashion, his love for Richard Mille watches, and his aspirations for reaching a million followers on his photography account, @lando.jpg.
Lando Norris, the 24-year-old British driver, has secured his first-ever Formula 1 victory at the Miami Grand Prix. The McLaren driver held off Max Verstappen, who had won 22 of the last 24 races, to claim the top step on the podium. Norris expressed immense joy and gratitude after crossing the finish line, and acknowledged the team’s hard work and his own belief in their abilities.
McLaren’s Lando Norris had an impressive performance on the track at the Chinese Grand Prix, securing second place. However, his mistakes off the track left experts criticizing his actions. Norris parked his car in the wrong spot after the race and wore the incorrect P3 hat on the podium, prompting David Croft to label his errors a ‘shocker.’ This incident was not the first time Norris made a podium error, as he once accidentally broke Max Verstappen’s $44,500 trophy while celebrating with champagne.
McLaren’s Lando Norris remains winless in Formula 1 despite amassing 15 podiums. Christian Hewgill argues that Norris has been hindered by underpowered cars, while acknowledging two potential missed wins in 2021. Norris is confident that McLaren will provide him with a competitive package in 2024, and is targeting a maiden victory at the upcoming Miami GP.
Reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has taken a swipe at British drivers Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris over their recent failures to win races. During a live social media video, Verstappen quipped about the lack of British drivers on the podium in recent years, noting that he hadn’t heard the British national anthem on the podium in quite some time. Verstappen’s comments come as Red Bull has dominated Formula One in recent years, with the Dutchman cruising towards a fourth consecutive world title. George Russell, the last British driver to win a race, has not taken a victory since the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, while Hamilton’s last win came in the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. McLaren’s Norris, despite having collected the most points of any driver never to win a Grand Prix, is still searching for his maiden victory.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended his team against accusations of making Formula 1 boring, despite Lando Norris’s concerns about a lack of competition.
Norris, who finished second to Max Verstappen in Shanghai, expressed fears that Verstappen’s dominance could be turning off fans. However, Horner believes that Verstappen’s success should be appreciated as a ‘golden moment’ in F1 history.
Verstappen has won four of the five Grands Prix held so far this year and has a vice-like grip on the sport, with 21 victories from the last 23 races. Norris acknowledged that it can be frustrating for fans, but believes that rule changes to curb Red Bull’s advantage are out of the question. He emphasized the importance of different teams having their own unique approaches to make F1 special.
Max Verstappen’s continued dominance in Formula 1 has become a source of frustration for fans, according to McLaren’s Lando Norris. Norris, who finished second to Verstappen in the Chinese Grand Prix, said that the sport has become predictable with the Dutchman winning consistently. Norris praised Verstappen’s skill and the dominance of Red Bull’s car, but he also suggested that no other driver would be able to match Verstappen’s level of performance. Norris, who is still seeking his first F1 win, is currently the top driver outside of Red Bull and Ferrari in the standings. The next F1 Grand Prix weekend takes place in Miami from May 3-5.
