Lando Norris hints he knows ‘exactly’ which team he’d join if he leaves McLaren

Lando Norris signaled his desire to race for one particular F1 team if he had to leave McLaren in the near future.

Lando Norris hints he knows ‘exactly’ which team he’d join if he leaves McLaren

Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz (via F1)

Lando Norris has played a pivotal role in McLaren’s resurgence in Formula 1. The British driver has stayed at Woking ever since his debut in 2019. However, the 25-year-old hinted that he knew which team he’d move to if he was to depart his current squad.

Norris is on a long-term deal with McLaren. The four-time race winner previously rejected offers from Red Bull to partner Max Verstappen. Moreover, he has shown no signs of wanting to leave Woking after helping rebuild the team back to the front of the grid.

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Lando Norris was asked which team he’d like to join apart from McLaren. Initially, the 25-year-old tried to deflect the question entirely. However, the Briton made it clear that he exactly where he’d be headed. Norris hinted that every driver dreams of racing for that team. Though, he did not name it, it is likely Scuderia Ferrari considering that it is the dream squad for every racing driver.

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I can’t answer that one! I know exactly which one I would love to go to. It’s the team that everyone wants to be part of at some point in their career.

Lando Norris told NBC

Lando Norris wants to keep fighting in ‘papaya’

The British driver had his first title bid last season against Max Verstappen. He might’ve lost the championship, but McLaren went on to claim its first constructors’ triumph since 1998. Now, Lando Norris has insisted that he remains extremely happy at Woking. So much so, that he wants to keep fighting for victories in the ‘papaya’ car.

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris (via Planetf1)
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris (via Planetf1)

But I’m very happy with McLaren… I want to be here for many more years. I’m excited to stay in papaya and keep fighting.

Lando Norris added

Certainly, Norris has formed a strong bond with McLaren. The 25-year-old has learnt a lot during his time at Woking. Now, he wants to use his experience in bringing more success to the British team in the coming years.