Formula 1 returns this weekend for back to back action this weekend in the legendary city of Monaco. The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the F1 calendar. A win in Monaco is one of the greatest achievements a driver can attain in the world of motorsport. Given the street circuit’s tight technical topography; only the best drivers can make it the full 78 laps. With just 36 overtakes taking place in last years race qualifying is of the utmost importance.
In this year’s 70th rendition of the race Lando Norris who has found a stroke of confidence and pace is looking to bring the fight to the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. The two are close friends off the track but its very clear that Norris has no reservations when it comes to taking the top spot. Norris said, “I would love it… But I want to win every race, not just Monaco or that kind of thing. We’re focused, we’re in good spirits. Of course, the motivation and the energy is very high from the team, because we’ve had some great results lately. If we keep it up, there’s always a chance.”
When asked if he thought McLaren would have the fastest car on the grid this weekend Norris replied saying: “I have no idea. I have no idea. It’s such a different track to what we’ve had all season, no one can say whether we’re going to be the best or not. I think we have a car that’s competitive and up there, fighting with Red Bull and Ferrari like we’ve shown over the last few weekends. But anything can happen in Monaco, so we’re just kind of keeping our head down as normal, we work as hard as we can, and that’s all I ask for.”