Lando Norris has surprised everyone in Formula One with his performances this year. Having been one of the best drivers on the grid this season, he is currently sitting in P3 in the drivers’ championship behind Lewis and Max.

The young Brit, who is known for his fun nature, has impressed everyone with his consistency and pace. His new serious approach has also caught the attention of the F1 pit reporter of Ziggo Sport, Jack Plooij.

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No one would’ve thought Lando Norris would be in P3: Plooij

As reported by Motorsport, Plooij reveed that the transformation of the McLaren driver has surprised him.

“Who would have thought that Lando Norris [halfway through the season] is third in the championship?

“And that he has suddenly become a serious boy from a Pipo the Clown. […] You just see that such a boy suddenly makes a change. I like to see that.” said Jack Plooij. (Translated by Google)

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Seidl discussss Norris can retain his P3

McLaren Team Principal Andreas Seidl believes that the Briton has outperformed the car this season. However, he is afraid that Mercedes and Red Bull having superior cars, would make it difficult for Lando to hold on to his third place in the championship.

“Whether it is a realistic target [for Norris to keep P3] is difficult to say because the Red Bull car and the Mercedes car is clearly a better car and Valtteri and Checo have shown some great races this year and also from the past, what they can do,” said Seidl.

“So obviously down to the strong performance by Lando together with the team and the competitive car we have this year, we’ve managed after 10 races to be in P3 so it’s not unrealistic to stay there. Let’s see what we can do in the second half of the season,” said Seidl.

In the second half of the season, Norris would hope to dish out one marvellous ride after the other and maintain his position in the drivers’ standings.

Can Lando hold on to third? Let us know.