Is McLaren’s victory in Miami possibly the first of many in 2024?
Lando Norris confidently – and truthfully – stated his belief ahead of the Miami Grand Prix that he could win in 2024, delivering on that in eerily quick fashion.
McLaren driver Norris, who was highly regarded as one of the brightest talents on the Formula 1 grid, entered the Miami Grand Prix with the unfortunate distinction of holding the record for the most podium finishes without a victory. Nevertheless, that record is now a thing of the past.
Lando Norris swiftly delivers on lie detector F1 2024 win claim
Norris capitalized on a well-timed Safety Car intervention in Miami, enabling him to pit while still holding the lead as the last frontrunner yet to do so. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he quickly distanced himself from Max Verstappen of Red Bull upon the restart and secured a remarkable maiden victory.
Norris has consistently expressed his belief in attaining his maiden F1 victory by 2024, reiterating this during a lie detector test conducted by Sky F1 prior to the Miami Grand Prix.
When asked about his chances of winning a race in 2024, Norris promptly and confidently responded, “Absolutely.” The lie detector verified the authenticity of his belief, and as it unfolded, Norris had every right to be certain. He skillfully ensured the fulfillment of this prediction during his debut in Miami, emerging victorious on his very first attempt.
McLaren introduced a significant upgrade package for the Miami GP, and Norris was assigned the responsibility of testing it thoroughly. Consequently, his victory served as an exhilarating confirmation of the progress achieved.
In the upcoming phase, there will be a greater number of consecutive wins leading up to a potential title challenge. These aspects were also addressed by Norris during his lie detector test, where he confidently affirmed once again that he believes he can become the World Champion. This statement was verified as true.
When it comes to whether he believes it will happen with McLaren, Norris confidently responded with another affirmative answer, which was validated by the lie detector.
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However, Norris was caught off guard when the topic of money arose.
Norris, a British driver, recently inked a fresh multi-year contract in preparation for the F1 2024 season. This move caught attention initially, but it now appears to be a solid commitment that could prove Norris’ worth.
However, when questioned about whether he would continue to drive for McLaren if they reduced his salary by half, Norris’ affirmative answer this time turned out to be false.
One might argue that the driver is aware of their own value.
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