Silverstone, England-Als Lando Norris at the British Grand Prix on the British victory, he had a superordinate thought in his head: “Just not f — it up.”
Norris defeated the teammates of McLaren and the championship rival Oscar Piatri as the 13th British driver, who won Silverstones famous races.
“Everything I ever wanted to achieve,” said Norris about victory after he got out of the car. “Apart from a championship, I think that this is as good as it is in relation to feelings, in terms of performance – everything. You know that everything started here for me, she watched on TV many years ago. And now, luckily I was able to have my stay.”
Silverstone had witnessed an emotional victory for Lewis Hamilton 12 months ago, but Norris said that his feelings were “pure happiness”, although his voice sounded croaky when he spoke to his McLaren team in the round of victory.
When asked whether he shed a tear after the profit, Norris said: “No tears! I tried it, but no. I don't know. If I become emotionally, I don't cry, just smile. It's pure happiness. It is pure pleasure of the moment you are in.
“I wish I could cry because I think it sometimes looks better for pictures. But no, I just smile instead.”
Lando Norris won races for the first time in a season. McLaren's first in Silverstone has marked the victory with Lewis Hamilton since 2008. Clive Mason/Getty Images
Norris had taken the lead after the last round of the boxing stops, and Piatri had to serve a 10-second penalty after the stewards had driven irregularly after a restart of a security car.
After taking the lead, Norris' victory never seemed doubtful.
When asked what he thought in the last rounds, Norris said: “I mean, her mind is only pretty empty.
“But the last few rounds, I just looked into the crowd. I just tried to record everything, enjoy the moment because it may never happen again. I hope that is, but these are memories that I will bring forever. So incredible performance.”
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How Lando Norris applied for his first British GP victory
The numbers behind Lando Norris' first victory at the British Grand Prix.
In 2008 Norris had witnessed the first of Hamilton's record of nine British Grand Prix victories.
The names of other British world champions such as Jackie Stewart, Nigel Mansell and Jim Clark are also in the famous BRDC trophy.
“I joined a long list of quite incredible winners who have won here in the past. Most of them are Lewis!
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“The last two rounds, look up at the fans and see them on their feet and cheer – these are moments that nobody really gets, none of you witness.
“It is a very selfish moment, but it is one of the special, most incredible, because it is so rare that someone feels and see and testify. For me, the best victory is.”
Norris moves the victory halfway down to eight points from Piatri in the championship, with 12 races remaining in the season.
