The British driver is entering his sixth season in Formula 1 with McLaren. Lando Norris, who has been a part of the team since his rookie days in the sport, has maintained a strong partnership with McLaren for over five years. Despite facing challenges, their bond has remained unbreakable. However, a moment of frustration from Norris was captured by the infamous Netflix documentary series after a difficult start to the season.
At the age of 24, Norris has become the leader of the British team after his teammate left in 2020. Despite experiencing multiple driver changes within the team, the Briton has emerged as a respected figure in the sport. He has honed his ability to adapt and extract every bit of performance from the car, surpassing the capabilities of other drivers. Nevertheless, Norris began questioning his decision to stay with McLaren and considered exploring other options.
Following a disappointing weekend for the team in Miami, Norris was caught discussing the possibility of joining another team. This moment was captured when the team principal praised Norris for his driving skills. This led to the Briton contemplating leaving the team after a lackluster performance in the first half of the season and considering a move to the reigning champions.
It was recently announced that Norris’s teammate would be leaving McLaren at the end of the season. However, just a few days prior to this announcement, Norris had signed a contract extension with the team. Now, the British driver reflects on whether he regrets his decision to extend his contract, knowing that a seat at the dominant Silver Arrows team would be available for the 2025 season.
Norris acknowledges that he was aware of potential opportunities arising in the near future. However, he had unwavering faith in McLaren. He believes that the progress they have made in the latter half of the season will allow the team to excel and compete for the top positions once again.
McLaren recently unveiled and began using their new wind tunnel, which has helped them narrow the performance gap to the Red Bull team. Witnessing these developments, Norris has committed to staying with McLaren for a few more years. The British driver is determined to chase his first championship title and restore glory to the English team.