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Lando Norris on the pressure of being a McLaren driver

Lando Norris on the pressure of being a McLaren driver

14-02-2019 13:44
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Lando Norris acknowledges that he has 'a lot to live up to' at McLaren due to the team's history in the sport and the number of top drivers that have come before him. At the reveal of their new MCL34, Norris spoke about the pressure he feels. 

"I've got a lot to live up to, the history of McLaren, there is a lot on my shoulders," said Norris at the team's 2019 launch earlier today.

"I'll try to make a positive effect, and know that I'll have a longer career in F1 being at the age I am."

"Next stop, Barcelona! Seriously, I can’t wait to get behind the wheel in testing," he said.

"I’ve been working hard over the winter preparing for my step up to F1. I’ve spent a lot of time with the team in the factory too, learning as much as I can to get ready for the 2019 season.

"It’s been my dream to get to Formula 1 since I was a kid. I gained useful experience behind the wheel during practice sessions in 2018, and now I’m really looking forward to making my race debut with McLaren.

"The MCL34 looks great and now I just want to drive it."

McLaren will take to the track in Barcelona on Monday when they start their winter testing.