McLaren’s Lando Norris.
With Lando Norris at last off the mark, it seems his Miami Grand Prix victory celebrations will be mixed with attempts to change his flight.
Norris benefited from the opportune arrival of the Safety Car, allowing him to make a pit stop and rejoin the race in first place. However, he skillfully maintained his advantage without any assistance, distancing himself from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who had led for the majority of the race. In the end, Norris triumphed in his inaugural Formula 1 victory with a comfortable lead of 7.6 seconds.
Lewis Hamilton urges Lando Norris to change his flight
After his remarkable feat, Norris received congratulations from numerous fellow F1 drivers. Hamilton, who had also secured his initial victory with the team in 2007, expressed his delight for his fellow countryman. Their resurgence to the top position was a highly appreciated spectacle.
Norris has big plans for his celebrations, and Hamilton insists that he changes his scheduled flight back home on the same day to fully enjoy them.
Hamilton expressed his genuine joy for Lando, stating, “I am truly delighted for him.”
“I just informed him that he must stay tonight as he plans to change his flight. It’s necessary because he recently emerged victorious in a race.”
“Winning your first grand prix is truly a special moment, especially since I began my career at McLaren. Seeing them reclaim their position at the top is incredibly satisfying after such a long time.”
PlanetF1.com recommends
F1 stats: Which drivers have scored the most points without winning a race?
F1 schedule: When is the next F1 race and where is it being held?
Since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion, has not experienced a win. However, his performance in Miami, where he secured seventh place, was satisfying. Hamilton expressed contentment with the setup of his W15 car and the fact that he was able to stay close to Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz.
However, he did come dangerously close to disaster during a tense early battle with Nico Hulkenberg, just a day after his intense encounter with Kevin Magnussen’s Haas.
Hamilton expressed his satisfaction with the pace he exhibited by stating, “Yeah, honestly, it was a really good day.”
“The team did an excellent job, and I was genuinely delighted with the setup we ultimately achieved. We finally managed to sort it out, or at the very least, improve it significantly.”
“I hope to make progress and engage in exciting duels with a handful of drivers, including one that almost came to a close.”
“It’s astonishing, but I actually experienced the utmost tranquility in that particular moment. I can’t explain why.”
“It was a great feeling to see the Ferrari and one of the Red Bulls within reach, and even better to hold on to the Red Bulls until the end.”
Mercedes is continuing its quest to secure their maiden podium finish in Formula 1 by 2024.
Read next: ‘About time!’ – Lando Norris drops F-bomb on live TV after ending F1 winless streak
