British media overjoyed with Norris win: "Poster boy"

It has been a long wait for fans of the British driver Lando Norris, who have been eagerly waiting for five years to watch him secure his first win within Formula 1. On Sunday, it became a reality, as the McLaren driver won the Miami Grand Prix ahead of world champion Max Verstappen. This is how the British media reported, and celebrated, the news. 

Daily Mail

The Daily Mail does not often feature sports on its front page, and yet Norris' win has taken 'pole position'. The news that the 'poster boy' for F1 has won a race has been placed front and centre on the Mail's website, which reflects on the lifestyle Norris leads. In addition to his win, the newspaper comments on his childhood, his relationships with models, and the luxury lifestyle he has been able to lead thanks to the sport, and his salary. 

"He has quickly become the poster boy for F1 and now Lando Norris has reached new heights bagging his first Grand Prix win in Miami pushing reigning world champion Max Verstappen off the top of the podium."

"The Bristol-born 24-year-old stormed ahead of the Red Bull star in the final moments of the race on Sunday securing a narrow win for the McLaren team. Norris has perhaps always been destined for F1 greatness after becoming the youngster-ever British driver when he made his debut at 19-years-old in the Australian Grand Prix."

BBC Sport 

BBC Sport thanks the safety car for Norris' win, as it allowed him to 'jump to the front', ahead of world champion Max Verstappen, before recognising the pace of the McLaren. "Norris jumped to the front because he was able to make his pit stop when a safety car was deployed at about half distance while others had already stopped."

"In addition to a bit of luck and timing, Norris’ victory was based on genuine pace - he was the quickest car on track once he was released from behind the struggling Red Bull of Sergio Perez when the Mexican made an early pit stop for tyres on lap 17."

Sky Sports F1 (UK)

The media outlet, which provides live coverage of the racing action for UK fans, reflected on the made it clear that the driver's time had finally come to win a race, after being a frequent figure on the podium. They also provided a full run-down of the race, which further emphasises the pace Norris' car had against the others. "Shedding the unwanted record of the most podium finishes without a win (15) in his sixth season of F1, Norris ran only sixth in the race's opening stages but the decision by McLaren to extend his opening stint proved inspired when the Safety Car was called for a crash for Williams' Logan Sargeant on lap 29." 

The Mirror

Once again, the Briton made the front pages of another news organisation. The tabloid also made it clear that both the British driver, and his team, have the potential to challenge Red Bull: "It is the first time Verstappen has been beaten in a race he has finished since last year's Singapore Grand Prix, won by Carlos Sainz. And Norris' success will give everyone on the grid, not just himself, the confidence of knowing that Red Bull can be beaten in a straight fight."