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Lando Norris

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British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.

Notable Quotes

"It was (hampering) me throughout. For the final run we fixed it, but the car was completely different and way better again."
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"It was a very good race. I'm very, very happy, good start, good first lap, not the pace to go with these guys but had a good battle with George."
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"F1 needs better balance between business and sport."
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"Very happy to be back on top, especially at a track where you certainly want to be on pole."
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""It wasn't my finest Turn Two, but after that, seeing what my pace was like and I was just better in every sense... I'm convinced I could still win the race.""
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""The pace advantage I had was huge today. But I don't know why.""
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"My pace today was probably some of the best pace I've ever had. The car was beautiful to drive and I had confidence."
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"It's never ruined. I don't think you can ever ruin this track."
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