According to Zak Brown, Lando Norris demonstrated exceptional skills and was the fastest driver in the race. He achieved his long-awaited first victory in Formula 1 in the recent race. The entire McLaren team celebrated his impressive performance. Norris, who is 24 years old, successfully defended his position against Max Verstappen, despite the latter suffering damage to his chassis. Verstappen expressed his happiness for Norris and his remarkable achievement. In light of this, McLaren CEO Zak Brown shared his thoughts on the battle between the two drivers.
Although the Red Bull RB20 chassis has proven to be highly competitive, they have already lost two races out of the six held so far, including the race in which Norris claimed his first victory. Therefore, Brown believed that Norris could defeat Verstappen in a fair competition. He described it as an “incredible fight” and acknowledged that it could end in tears for one or both drivers.
Furthermore, Zak Brown expressed his belief that Lando Norris possesses unparalleled talent. He considered Max Verstappen equally fast when it comes to racing on the circuit. However, Brown acknowledged that not everyone would agree with him, especially considering Verstappen’s dominant performances. Brown suggested that if both drivers had the same car, it would reveal the true extent of their abilities.
Lando Norris left no stone unturned to secure his impressive victory. Despite McLaren’s confidence in Norris’s abilities, Zak Brown boldly stated that Norris was the fastest driver on the track, overlooking Verstappen’s performances. McLaren will continue to support Norris and provide him with the best possible challenge on the track to achieve similar successes in the future.
In addition to Norris, Oscar Piastri has also been exceptionally outstanding in only his second year in Formula 1. The Australian driver has already secured a sprint race victory in his debut season. Brown believed that Piastri has the potential to match Norris’ performance as he gains more experience in the sport.
McLaren has a strong team of drivers in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Both drivers have showcased their talent and have the potential to become future world champions. Furthermore, they have not clashed with each other on several occasions, which is promising for McLaren’s future in Formula 1.
