- McLaren driver says battle in Austria has boosted confidence
- Silverstone will welcome full capacity crowd on Sunday
Lando Norris is fired up for a fight at this weekend’s British Grand Prix, confident that with the right machinery he can take on the world champion, Lewis Hamilton. The McLaren driver is enjoying the best season of his career heading into Silverstone and expects to revel in the atmosphere as the race hosts a full capacity crowd, the largest UK sporting event since the pandemic began.
Norris, in only his third season in Formula One, has stepped up to another level with a resurgent McLaren this season. He is the only driver to have scored points in every race so far, stands fourth in the drivers’ championship and has three podiums, including a third place at the last round in Austria.
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