Despite Fabio Quartararo Trashing Max Verstappen, “Best Friend” Lando Norris Allies With MotoGP Champ

With major changes to the F1 calendar, came considerable resistance against it from reigning World Champion Max Verstappen. He was not quite happy with the new “chaotic” sprint format, in particular. A world champion from another world of racing contradicted Verstappen’s resistance against the sprint races. 2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo disagreed with Verstappen’s stance. And supporting Quartararo is Lando Norris.

While F1 has gradually introduced the new sprint format by holding it only on 6 race weekends, MotoGP has slapped the new format on all 20 race weekends for 2023. And such a drastic change drew criticism from Quartararo, who preferred F1’s way of slowly letting the drivers and teams get accustomed to it. And as it turns out, McLaren‘s talisman, Norris, is in agreement with him.

Norris said, “It’s the start of my holiday. What better way to start than to come back to Silverstone? Will come and see some of the guys racing here at MotoGP. I am here to see everyone. I am good mates with Fabio. Just few different mates scattered around. I am getting to know a lot more other people. But I’ll tell you what. These guys are crazy. So, I got mad respect for everyone here racing.“

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The Briton not only spoke about his friendship with Quartararo but also appreciated McLaren for letting him cherish his home race in 2023.

McLaren’s Progress Makes Lando Norris Eager to Return to Silverstone In 2024 and Replicate 2023 Performance

Lando Norris is a British racer and McLaren gave him the best gift they could for his home race at Silverstone – A new and improved MCL60. And with that weapon, he unleashed his might onto his rivals and secured P2, getting his 1st podium of the season. And this has made him already start looking forward to the 2024 British GP.

“Silverstone is genuinely one of my favorite tracks of the season,” said Norris. “It’s always treated me nicely. I am looking forward to come back already next year, especially with how we ended. I am loving it. We’re having a good time. We’re making progress as a team which makes it even more exciting.”

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The 23-year-old finally looks happy. And he must be thanking the Woking outfit for doing what they did and giving him the mental peace to enjoy the summer break.