In celebration of his 110th Grand Prix, Norris finally ended his streak of bad luck and secured his first well-deserved victory. Although he benefited from the intervention of the Safety Car, there is no denying that he was the fastest driver on the field on Sunday. Not even Max Verstappen could match the skills of the British driver when it really mattered.
During the restart at Turn 1, Norris skillfully defended his position against the Red Bull driver, who had been leading the race until the Safety Car came out. Norris then went on to clinch the victory with a seven-second lead over the current World Champion.
After the race, Norris received praise and admiration from his fellow competitors, Formula 1 team leaders, and others in the industry. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen expressed his happiness for Lando, stating that his victory was long overdue and that there will certainly be more wins in his future. Verstappen acknowledged Norris and his team’s superior pace, especially when they switched to the hard tires, making it extremely challenging for Red Bull.
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton also congratulated Lando and McLaren, recognizing their exceptional performance and the importance of the first Grand Prix victory. Hamilton, who knows the feeling of achieving this milestone, praised Lando for his well-deserved success.
Mercedes’ George Russell also joined in the celebration, applauding Lando and McLaren for their achievements. Having competed against Norris for a long time, Russell expressed his confidence in Lando’s abilities and acknowledged the hard work he has put in to reach this point. Russell expressed his happiness for his friend and his belief that Norris will achieve success in Formula 1.
Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, echoed the sentiments of Russell and Hamilton, congratulating Lando and McLaren on their achievement. Wolff emphasized Norris’ deserving nature and expressed his certainty that Lando will achieve more victories in the future.
Fernando Alonso, from Aston Martin, shared his happiness for Lando, recognizing the importance of securing the first victory in the sport.
Daniel Ricciardo, from VCARB, while acknowledging Norris as a rival, congratulated him on his victory and praised his talent. Ricciardo expressed his belief that Lando’s triumph was only a matter of time.
Charles Leclerc, from Ferrari, extended his congratulations to Lando Norris for his first victory, hoping that he fully enjoys this milestone in his career.
Carlos Sainz, Ferrari: “He deserves it after waiting so long to achieve a victory. He is a driver who will secure countless wins in Formula 1. He has been performing at an exceptional level. Today, luck was on his side, but luck favors those who deserve it, and today he certainly deserves it.”
Fred Vasseur: “First and foremost, I would like to congratulate Lando and McLaren, as it marks the first victory for a highly respected driver in the paddock, and we are delighted for him. It was also a positive result for Formula 1 as a whole.”
Jenson Button, Formula 1 World Champion in 2009: “We witnessed his impressive pace as he closed in on Sainz. The Safety Car certainly provided some assistance, but he was already in the mix. I am incredibly proud of him. It took a long time for this to happen. It’s wonderful to see him on the top step of the podium. Lando did not make any mistakes.”
Além do mundo da Fórmula 1, Norris deixou uma impressão duradoura na ex-piloto de Indycar e NASCAR, agora ocasional comentarista de TV, Danica Patrick: “Ele possui um talento abundante. Ele se comporta como um campeão. Ele exala confiança. Ele é rápido e tem um ótimo senso de humor. Você apenas tem a sensação de que um dia ele conquistará um campeonato.
“Tenho certeza de que, após os altos e baixos das últimas corridas, esta vitória terá um sabor incrivelmente doce. Foi uma montanha-russa, então testemunhar ele colocar tudo junto e ver aquele sorriso em seu rosto, ele se tornará uma lenda da McLaren por muito tempo”, avaliou Patrick.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren: “Foi um dia fantástico para a equipe. Parabéns a Lando e a todos na McLaren. A vitória de hoje foi merecida e promete coisas boas para o futuro”.
Chefe de equipe Andrea Stella: “O aspecto mais importante é a vitória de Lando, porque ele realmente merece. Sempre afirmamos que, uma vez que lhe fornecermos o equipamento certo, ele entregará, e foi exatamente isso que ele fez.
“Estou ciente do imenso esforço que foi feito para alcançar essa conquista. É totalmente merecido para a equipe McLaren. Espero que todos apreciem esse momento. Essa vitória é dedicada a Gil de Ferran”.
CEO da McLaren, Zak Brown: Essa vitória demorou muito para acontecer. É uma conquista incrivelmente popular entre os fãs e os pilotos – vários pilotos se aproximaram dele para oferecer seus parabéns. Ele pilotou de forma impecável, e o carro estava excepcionalmente rápido.
“A significant amount of credit goes to the leadership team. Andrea Stella, our team principal, is everything I could ask for and more. He listens, communicates, thinks deeply, works tirelessly, and demands the best. That’s the ethic in the factory. Everything is starting to come together,” declared Brown, savoring the second victory at the Grand Prix for his McLaren team under his leadership.
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