Formula One icon Martin Brundle believes Lando Norris would have been “mortally wounded” by his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri getting a race win before him.
After a dire start to the season, McLaren brought regular updates to their car and rapidly improved as the year went on to finish fourth in the constructors’ standings.
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Norris finished sixth in the drivers’ championship and with seven podiums, while Piastri was ninth overall with two podium finishes and a victory in the sprint race in Qatar.
The 22-year-old Aussie was this week named rookie of the year at the FIA’s end of season awards in recognition of his debut F1 campaign that impressed many with his race craft and speed in qualifying over one lap.
Norris has now had five seasons in F1 and while the 24-year-old has shown ...
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