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Years Ago Lando Norris Was Tipped to Be the Next Lewis Hamilton- What Held Him Back From Living Up to the Honor
Published 08/21/2022, 7:47 AM EDTBy Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after winning the race with McLaren’s Lando Norris who finished P7 Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Imagine being a young British driver and getting compared to the greatest British driver, scratch that, the greatest driver of all time? McLaren has had their fair share of British heroes. James Hunt springs to mind and so does Lando Norris, but more importantly, Lewis Hamilton. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad In 2019, a young British up-and-comer stormed onto the scene as he finished 8th on the grid in his first ever Qualifying. Fast forward two years and remarked during the “such a great driver, Lando.” ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad But even before the undisputed GOAT of Formula 1 recognized ‘ talent, comparisons between the two were already being made. Speaking to ITVNews before the 2019 British Grand Prix, Norris was asked about his on being dubbed the next Lewis Hamilton’. “I think it is a good thing,” said Norris. However, he was quick to contextualize the entire situation. “I’m not like Lewis,” quipped the Briton before adding, “When Lewis got to Formula 1, he was in a winning car. I am not. But that’s our goal.”. Hamilton and Norris’ career trajectories have been quite different. However, they’ve still battled hard against each other. Unsurprisingly, Norris has been able to stand his ground. Lando Norris memorable 2021 battle against Lewis Hamilton
ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad One of the greatest displays of defensive driving we’ve ever seen was at the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. After having a minor incident behind , Hamilton slid off at Piratella. On a recovery drive, he finally came up to Norris.Formula One F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 18, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and McLaren’s Lando Norris after finishing in first and second repectively Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon What ensued was a lap-after-lap of Hamilton hounding Norris and the McLaren star holding his ground against the 7-time World Champion. After the race, with Norris finishing on the podium, he his exchange with Hamilton. “I tried, I tried! Tried holding you off, Lewis. I tried, I tried”. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Watch this story: Lewis Hamilton may be nearing the end of his Formula 1 career. But he still is considered to be performing at his peak. Given how Norris has been consistently showing his class, it is only natural that comparisons between the two British drivers are made time and again. Will we see more Hamilton v/s Norris battles in 2022? SHARE THIS ARTICLE
ADVERTISEMENT Anirban Aly Mandal 222 articlesAnirban Aly is a Formula 1 Author at EssentiallySports. While pursuing his undergrad in Law from Symbiosis Law School, he has written multiple academic papers centered around the domain of Motorsports. Not only that, but due to his love for Formula 1, he aims to work as a Legal Advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT EDITORS' PICK
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