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Lando Norris never believed he could make F1

Lando Norris "never believed" he could make F1

25-08-2019 09:00

McLaren star Lando Norris says that he never truly believed he would become an F1 driver until his move to McLaren was complete for the 2019 F1 season.

The 19-year old showed his talent in the lower categories, winning the Formula 3 championship in 2017 and finishing second to George Russell in Formula 2 last season.

However, despite his obvious ability at such a young age, Norris never expected to reach the top. He told RaceFans.net: "I always wanted to, but I [did] not always believe that I could do.

"I knew I was reasonably good, and I won races and some championships but it’s still not a guarantee you’re going to be in F1.

"I never believed I could get to F1 until I was told I was going to have the seat. I don’t know why, I just never believed it."