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Formula One F1 – Miami Grand Prix – Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, U.S. – May 4, 2023 McLaren’s Lando Norris during the press conference REUTERS/Marco Bello

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Formula One F1 – Miami Grand Prix – Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, U.S. – May 4, 2023 McLaren’s Lando Norris during the press conference REUTERS/Marco Bello
Formula 1 Legend Lando Norris captivated spectators in the dramatic Spanish Grand Prix race by showcasing his amazing abilities and achieving an incredible third-place finish on the grid. However, it wasn’t just his podium achievement that garnered attention from spectators and gaming enthusiasts.
Norris, who is well known for his love of video games, took the opportunity to thank his Quadrant Halo teammates during the post-race interview, demonstrating his commitment to both real-world racing and the virtual gaming world.
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Lando Norris Cheers his Esports Team
Norris earned the third slot on the starting grid thanks to his outstanding performance during the qualifying session on Saturday. It was a shocking outcome for Norris and the McLaren team, especially following a hard day on Friday, with Max Verstappen taking first place and Carlos Sainz coming in second.

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4 Lando Norris GBR, McLaren F1 Team, F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by HOCH ZWEI Monte-Carlo Monaco *** 4 Lando Norris GBR, McLaren F1 Team , F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2023 in Monte Carlo, Monaco Photo by HOCH ZWEI Monte Carlo Monaco
Reflecting on the unexpected outcome, Norris admitted, “I definitely wasn’t thinking at all to be in the top three. But I’m very happy to be here, so a good day.”
An overjoyed Norris used the opportunity to thank everyone and offer a special thanks to his Quadrant Halo roster in a post-race interview. He praised his team for their unwavering support and commitment while beaming a bright smile.
Notably, he disclosed that he intended to support his “boys” as they competed in their scheduled match on the same day, despite his tiredness.
Lando Norris taking P3 then just casually shouting out his Quadrant Halo roster is so dope pic.twitter.com/8cPSvYinF7
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“I want to send all my best wishes to my Halo team. They have done very well so far. I’ll be watching them… I’ll be cheering them on!” said the bright star of F1 as he made his way towards his van. Norris’s gesture showcased his commitment to both the gaming community and his fellow teammates, highlighting the growing connection between Formula 1 and Esports.
And the cheers were actually potent as Norris’s team managed to take the crown against OpTic in a historical underdog win!
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In addition to showcasing his great driving abilities, Lando Norris’ impressive podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix also highlighted his commitment to his favorite game and his teammates.
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