After two weeks from the US leg, the Formula 1 is preparing to begin the European tour. Lando Norris he has just experienced the weekend he has dreamed of since his karting days, winning the Miami Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen and Leclerc and at the Imola GP he seeks confirmation.
English, winning his one hundred and tenth race in the top flight, put an end to the negative record of "driver with the most podiums without victories". McLaren, thanks to the package of updates that took it one step further, proved to be a valid contender for the role of second force. In view of the Imola weekend the team will have to watch out for Ferrari, which will arrive with a update package which brings with it a trail of optimism capable of stiffening the smiles of direct opponents.
Here are Norris' words ahead of the Imola GP.
Declarations
After having rightly celebrated his first victory, Lando Norris has this new weekend in Imola on his mind. At the press conference, he declared:
"I hope I can replicate that success, now let's move on. Updates? We are suited to the Imola circuit which has always given us satisfaction. It's also true that there are other teams that bring new things, but I'm confident. Where are we in the hierarchy? We are third".
The victory obtained in Miami was unexpected. He has always been in the spotlight, pointing fingers at every wasted opportunity. In this regard, he responded like this:
"I always accept help and advice. I talk to the team and family, but I also know how to do things my way and I think I've reached a point where I know how to manage problems by thinking about my experience".
And on the rumors about the possible Chicago GP and the doubt about the permanence of historic circuits - like this one in Imola, despite the positive words from the institutions - he said:
"A compromise must be found between tradition and the needs of entertainment and competition".
