McLaren boss Zak Brown referred to as Lando Norris “everybody’s favorite driver” after the Briton gained his first grand prix in Miami on Sunday.
It took six seasons and a 110 begins earlier than Norris, 24, lastly topped the rostrum at a grand prix, with second his earlier finest end.
“I feel that was a large win for Lando and loads of assist behind it, chief government director Brown instructed BBC 5 Reside.
“I by no means met anybody who would not like Lando.”
The turning level in Sunday’s grand prix got here when Norris took benefit of the race restarting with 27 laps to go, beating Crimson Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen into second.
Brown mentioned that Norris is “everybody’s favorite driver, or quantity two or quantity three, however I’ve by no means heard even quantity 4, and I’ve actually by no means heard anybody not like [him]”.
Norris’ win might sign the start of an finish to Crimson Bull’s dominance with chief technical officer Adrian Newey leaving the staff and a few uncertainty round Verstappen’s future.
Brown disagrees, nonetheless: “No I feel that might be a bit untimely considering their time has gone however clearly with every thing that has been happening this yr, and now Adrian Newey leaving, it’s clear that staff has some points past the race automotive,” he mentioned.
Brown didn’t rule out McLaren making a transfer for Newey when requested concerning the matter earlier than the grand prix.
“They may miss Adrian Newey and I imagine there’s some reality to the Max Verstappen rumours, so keep on high of your recreation or you may shortly slide again,” he added.
The subsequent race within the F1 calendar is in Imola, Italy, and can happen from 17-19 Might.
“We simply bought to maintain working away”, Brown mentioned when requested concerning the subsequent problem.
“I feel Formulation One is a sport that by no means stands nonetheless. And when you do stand nonetheless, you are going backwards as a result of everybody else going ahead.”
