Norris optimistic: "Closing factories creates a level playing field"

Lando Norris sees that the consequences of the coronavirus create a level playing field around the developments of the F1 cars. The Brit from McLaren thinks that, due to the prolonged 'shutdown' of the factories, nobody can work on the car, and therefore nobody benefits from the standstill.

"Nobody's doing anything to make the cars faster in this current period," Norris told Motorsport.com. "So I think the decisions they've made are the best for everyone". Norris is also obliged to sit at home now, but knows how to spend his free time in virtual racing. Next Sunday he will also be present at the virtual Grand Prix of China.

"Whether it's the leading teams or the slower teams. I think it's a level playing field right now when it comes to the developments that teams can make. There is no advantage at the moment for the faster teams with more money". Norris thinks that the measures taken will be advantageous for McLaren.

"I am happy with what they are doing, and I think McLaren is pretty happy with the decisions they are making. In the end I'm not the man who makes decisions, so yes, I am happy with what they are doing," Norris concludes.