Ex-Red Bull driver puts ‘humble’ Lando Norris in the same league as Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton after Singapore win

David Coulthard believes that Lando Norris is on par with Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton after his dominant win in Singapore.

Ex-Red Bull driver puts ‘humble’ Lando Norris in the same league as Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton after Singapore win

Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

Lando Norris celebrated his victory at the Marina Bay circuit, where he finished 20 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, just like he did at the Dutch GP. This marked the Briton’s third win, showcasing his dominance on the grid. Reflecting on Norris’s performance, former Red Bull driver David Coulthard compared it to Michael Schumacher’s and Lewis Hamilton’s exceptional drives.

David Coulthard praised Lando Norris for his humble nature and approachability. He noted that Norris might not fully grasp how impressive his performances are at this stage. Despite being one of the top drivers in 2024, Coulthard said that he may be underestimating the significant impact he is having in Formula 1.

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Currently, Norris is 52 points behind Max Verstappen, with six races remaining in the season. Given the level of dominance he has displayed since the summer break, there is a strong chance Norris could secure his first world championship this season.

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Lando, he’s so humble and so approachable. He doesn’t realize how great and significant his performances are right now.

David Coulthard said, as reported by RacingNews365

Norris’s impressive race in Singapore reminded Coulthard of the remarkable drives by F1 legends like Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, and Lewis Hamilton.

I’ve sort of got a squeaky voice here, but I want to put him in the sort of, you know, Senna, Schumacher, Hamilton at-his-best type of performances.

David Coulthard added
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David Coulthard believes Lando Norris’s Singapore GP was exceptional

David Coulthard remarked that while anyone can win a race and set the fastest lap, what Lando Norris delivered this season has been truly exceptional. Winning two races by finishing 20 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, who has dominated the sport for the past three years, was something nobody expected at the start of the season. This level of performance not only highlighted Norris’s remarkable talent but also the developments McLaren made to their car.

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We can all win a grand prix by getting a bit lucky, but this was exceptional.

David Coulthard expressed
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Norris needs to close the gap to Verstappen in the final six races to win his first title. McLaren’s fast car gives him an advantage, but teammate Oscar Piastri could make it harder for the Brit as he ahs also shown fantastic form this season.