Norris enjoys F1: "The atmosphere has boosted everyone"

Lando Norris is enjoying his second season in Formula 1. So far the young Brit has shown a lot of great promise, he has taken his maiden podium in the first race of 2020 and is currently fourth in the championship. The good atmosphere at McLaren seems to give him a big boost.

Right balance

"It’s a fun place now, it’s enjoyable, but we do need to get the balance right with having fun and being professional," says Norris in conversation with Formula 1. "We have a job to do, which is to perform on track, not make mistakes, have good pit stops."

"But the atmosphere has boosted everyone and I think that has made everyone work that little bit harder and more precisely," continues Norris. He has an excellent relationship with his team and is particularly happy with his team mate Carlos Sainz, who is leaving the team for Ferrari after this year.

New teammate

Next season Daniel Ricciardo will be Norris' teammate. Between those two, comedy gold is expected off to the track. "With him being the fun guy of the paddock, it will be another good boost for the team. It’s also someone different to shake things up a little bit. He’s won races, driven for championship-winning teams and so he’s going to bring something more," concludes Norris.