F1 News: Lando Norris Over The Moon With Win - "Carlos Was Very Generous"

Lando Norris celebrated his third podium of the season at the Singapore Grand Prix, crediting Carlos Sainz for his assistance and reflecting on George Russell's unfortunate incident.

Lando Norris expressed immense satisfaction with his second-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix. The McLaren driver then praised Carlos Sainz for his assistance during the race's closing stages.

Key Takeaways:

• Lando Norris secured his third podium of the season with a commendable second-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix.
• Norris acknowledged Carlos Sainz's role in helping him utilise the DRS, benefiting both their races.
• Reflecting on George Russell's mishap in the race's final lap, Norris empathised with his fellow Brit, revealing he faced a similar incident.

Lando Norris's radiant smile in the pit lane was hard to miss after he clinched his third podium of the season. The young Brit's performance at the Singapore Grand Prix was nothing short of impressive, and he was quick to share his elation post-race.

Speaking to David Coulthard, Norris said,

"Carlos was very generous trying to help me get DRS. It helped my race and also helped his. We knew it would be tough as soon as Mercedes boxed but we held them off and we're on the podium, [I'm] super happy."

The race wasn't without its dramatic moments. George Russell's incident in the final lap caught the attention of many, including Norris. Commenting on the situation, Norris revealed,

"I hit the wall on the same lap, on the same place. I think he copied me and hit it even worse. I feel for him, he was the quickest today but it helped me a bit and I could chill during the last couple of corners. We all pushed each other the whole way. It was stressful but it paid off."