Lando Norris ‘learnt’ from Max Verstappen en route to McLaren’s 2024 Constructors’ title triumph
Lando Norris credited learnings from rivals including Max Verstappen as McLaren clinched the Constructors' title.
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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris (via Planetf1)
Lando Norris and McLaren found themselves in contention for the 2024 world title. Norris failed to defeat Max Verstappen for the Drivers’ Championship. However, the British team managed to take the Constructors’ title at the Abu Dhabi GP. Now, the 25-year-old has admitted that he learnt from Verstappen this season.
Norris shared a handful of on-track incidents with Verstappen this season. The British driver usually found it difficult to manage the situation compared to his rival. Nevertheless, Lando Norris has set his sights on bagging both championships with McLaren in 2025.
This is my goal. We want to win the constructors and the drivers.
Lando Norris said post-race
Moreover, the Briton insisted that he learnt a lot over the course of the 2024 title campaign, particularly from Max Verstappen. The 25-year-old admitted that he did feel incredible to take the team’s first Constructors’ title since 1998.
I’ve learnt a lot, and learnt a lot from Max and the other competitors around us… It feels incredible, not to myself but the whole team.
Lando Norris added
Lando Norris: This is my goal. We want to win the constructors and the drivers. I've learnt a lot, and learnt a lot from Max and the other competitors around us.
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) December 8, 2024
Lando Norris to have a ‘good night’ to celebrate McLaren’s triumph
The 25-year-old labeled the title victory as the perfect ending for McLaren’s season at the last round at Yas Marina. Subsequently, Lando Norris highlighted that the British team will be celebrating this historic moment with a long night in Abu Dhabi.
To end the season like this is perfect. We have to celebrate, this is an historic moment for the team. It’s going to be a good night.
Lando Norris stated
Lando Norris: It feels incredible, not to myself but the whole team. I'm so proud of everyone. To end the season like this is perfect. We have to celebrate, this is an historic moment for the team. It's going to be a good night.
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) December 8, 2024
Certainly, Lando Norris and McLaren deserve the teams’ title this season. The British team has been the most consistent outfit over the course of 2024, even outperforming Red Bull. Though, it remains to be seen if Woking can carry this momentum to next season.
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