Lando Norris has been the subject of special praise by a two-time F1 champion. After making his debut in 2019, the McLaren driver has five podium finishes to his name and came agonisingly close to victory in Russia last September, en route to a career-best sixth in the drivers championship.
Emerson Fittipaldi, 75, who won the world championship in 1972 and 1974, believes the Brit has the credentials to become a champion in his own right. The Brazilian told VegasInsider : “I think Lando Norris has already established himself as what I call a potential, World Champion material.
“I was with McLaren in Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], and Zak Brown [McLaren’s team principal] confirmed that they’ll continue to get better for each race. For the next four-five Grands Prix. McLaren is running strong but I’m sure they will continue to improve a lot for the Grand Prix in Imola.”
