The eyes of most Formula 1 fans in recent months have understandably been focused on the duel at the top between Red Bull and Mercedes, with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton fighting for the scepter of world champion. Behind the two strongest teams, however, an equally exciting duel is that for the third step of the podium among the constructors. To contend for it the two longest-lived stables in sport, McLaren And Ferrari. The British are currently 7.5 points ahead, but the growth of the SF21 during the last few races makes many think of a possible red counter-pass.
Speaking at a press conference on the eve of the United States GP in Austin, Lando Norris recognized the merits of the Maranello team, which, especially in Turkey, surprised Woking’s rivals with their strength. “On some tracks we were better, while on others they were stronger. However, since they have a new engine, they have taken a step forward “ admitted Norris. “Surely in Turkey they were much faster than us – added the Bristol driver – thanks also to that new engine that does not make our life easier, especially in view of the battle in the championship“.
Norris then joked about the global poll released by F1, which credits him with the role of second most loved driver of the entire Circus, after Verstappen, and of the most appreciated by the female audience. “I have noticed it – McLaren’s young talent joked – sometimes i see a lot of social media posts from girls. I like it, it’s good that they show an interest in sport. Many people see racing as something that especially fascinates men. I think it’s good if I can help get more girls to show an interest in the sport and, in the long run, we might even have more female pilots, because they’ll want to start racing.“.
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