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Lando Norris Drops Bombshell About Potential McLaren Exit
In a stunning revelation, Lando Norris has disclosed that he had opportunities to leave McLaren in the past, which could have led to earlier wins in his Formula 1 career. The British driver, who has been with the team since his F1 debut, has now secured four grand prix victories, 26 podiums, and a constructors’ championship with McLaren.
The 2024 season was a breakthrough year for Norris, who entered the season without a win to his name. However, he ended the season with four victories, including a crucial win in the season finale in Abu Dhabi, which helped McLaren secure their first constructors’ title since 1998.
McLaren’s success in 2024 was a testament to the team’s hard work and determination. They were Red Bull’s strongest competitor throughout the season, with Ferrari also providing a strong challenge in the team standings. The season finale was a nail-biting affair, with Ferrari and McLaren level on points, while Red Bull’s chances of winning the title had been dashed due to Sergio Perez’s poor performances.
Despite the pressure, Norris delivered a stellar performance in Abu Dhabi, securing his fourth career victory and helping McLaren win the constructors’ title. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, also played a crucial role in the team’s success, despite facing a challenging afternoon after an early crash.
Norris’ revelation about potential offers from rival teams has sparked interest in the F1 paddock. The 25-year-old driver admitted that he had opportunities to join other teams when McLaren was struggling, but he chose to stay loyal to the team that gave him his F1 debut.
In an interview with the media, Norris expressed his pride and happiness about staying with McLaren. “I think the thing I’ll be proudest and most happy about is the fact I’m still here,” he said. “The fact I’m still in papaya because I believed in the team for many years.”
Norris also revealed that he had opportunities to leave McLaren in the past, but he chose to stay with the team. “I had opportunities to not be in papaya and to maybe go on and win races at an earlier stage in my career,” he said. “I had those opportunities, but I believed and I wanted to simply do it with McLaren.”
Norris’ loyalty to McLaren has been rewarded with a successful 2024 season, and the team will be hoping to build on this success in the future. With Norris and Piastri forming a strong driver duo, McLaren will be looking to challenge for more titles in the years to come.
The British driver’s decision to stay with McLaren has also been praised by the team’s management. Zak Brown, McLaren’s CEO, has expressed his delight at retaining Norris’ services, and the team will be hoping to continue their successful partnership in the future.
As the F1 paddock looks ahead to the 2025 season, Norris’ revelation about potential offers from rival teams has added an interesting twist to the driver market. However, for now, the British driver is focused on building on McLaren’s success and challenging for more titles in the years to come.
