Lando Norris (finally) won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday in Miami. Certainly helped by the intervention of a safety car but also by a better strategy, the McLaren driver beat Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc to the finish.
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By Thierry WilmottePublished on 5/05/2024 at 11:51 p.m.
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Enfinally! Lando Norris won the first Grand Prix of his brilliant career on Sunday in Miami. The Briton, who had already taken 2nd place in a Grand Prix eight times before Sunday, won in the 110th Grand Prix of his career. He beat Max Verstappen and the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. ” We did it ! “, exclaimed the friendly Briton after shouting his joy into his helmet, once the finish line was crossed.
Even before joining the line and receiving the hug of the FIA president, Lando Norris was congratulated with great sincerity by most of the other drivers, visibly happy to see him finally rewarded for his patience. He then literally dove into the arms of the team of mechanics who were waiting for him fervently at the foot of the podium.
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