McLaren Let Lando Norris Choose His Own Destiny at Sochi
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Norris chose not to pit from the lead on a wet track. It cost him not just the win but a near-lock at a runner-up finish.
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Time for Norris and Russell to take their place at F1's top table — MPH - Motor Sport Magazine
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Lando Norris ditches Formula 1
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Norris could have been P8 'if he'd been more of a rebel
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Lando Norris commits to McLaren until 2026 and targets tilt at Formula One title, McLaren
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Mercedes told they should have picked Lando Norris over George Russell for 2022 seat, F1, Sport
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Norris: McLaren and Ferrari fight helped both for future F1 title bids
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McLaren's Lando Norris secures pole for Brazil GP sprint race
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Norris would rather be on pole somewhere other than Sochi
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McLaren MCL35 - Wikipedia
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British Grand Prix 2023: 'Lando Norris shows McLaren progress but work still to do' - BBC Sport
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Lewis Hamilton sends classy message to Lando Norris after Russian GP thriller - Mirror Online
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British Grand Prix 2023: 'Lando Norris shows McLaren progress but work still to do' - BBC Sport
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Lando Norris 'has got to be' Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton replacement — F1
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Lando Norris keeps hold of Sochi P7 after pit lane reprimand
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How Lando Norris has led McLaren's revival through a mix of patience and panache - The Athletic