Formula 1 fans recognize an outstanding young talent when they see one, having designated McLaren’s Lando Norris as Grand Prix racing’s ‘Rookie of the Year’.
Formula 1 incited fans to cast their vote for the best apprentice in the sport in 2019 with an amusing series of videos in which Norris and fellow rookies George Russell and Alex Albon each vaunted their qualities.
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Norris suffered from low confidence level in early F1 races
But Norris led the tally by a comfortable 76% margin, helped no doubt by his impressive performance out on the track but also by his off-track antics, as depicted by his frequent and hilarious memes on social media.
“I think he is a breath of fresh air and really honest with himself,” said McLaren boss Zak Brown, who also underlines his driver’s maturity.
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