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One of the most exciting prospects of the future, Lando Norris, is having the time of his life. He is one of the best drivers on the grid at the tender age of just 22. The McLaren driver has not won a race yet but came mightily close in last year’s Russian GP. Moreover, Lando Norris recently suggested that he would love to race outside of F1 as well.

Lando Norris has been aggressively making his mark on F1. The McLaren driver is one of the most sought talents on the grid currently. His maturity and racing skill is amazingly good for a driver at his age.

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Recently, the Brit also suggested that he would love to drive outside of F1. He recently signed a long-term contract with McLaren, who also have an IndyCar team. Furthermore, they also conducted a demo in a NASCAR car, which prompted Norris to think about other ventures.

Norris said, “I would love to drive more, I would love to get more opportunities. Formula 1 is my life at the minute, I understand that. But doing the Daytona 24 hours and things like that, I would love to do, and I’m sure in maybe 10 or 20 years I will have that opportunity, or more opportunities to do it.”

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Norris’ teammate, Daniel Ricciardo, recently drove the number 3 car of Dale Earnhardt and Norris claimed that he would love to drive a motorbike. However, he also joked that he wouldn’t be able to return to F1 afterward because he’d crash.

Fans react on Twitter to Lando Norris’ statement about racing outside the F1

F1 fans on Twitter reacted to Lando Norris’ announcement of ditching an F1 car and racing in other competitions. Moreover, they took to the social media platform to share their opinions about his decision.

However, some fans wanted Lando to succeed in F1 first, before making a future jump.

Subsequently, some fans suggested where the McLaren driver could ply his trade apart from F1.

Furthermore, one fan suggested he could join Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso in the virtual Le Mans.

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After enduring a tough race in Mexico, Lando Norris will be hoping to bounce back in the upcoming Brazilian GP. Moreover, he’d also look to help McLaren secure a P4 finish ahead of Alpine in the constructor’s championship. Can Lando Norris and McLaren triumph over the French constructors this year?