Lando Norris: “Winning at home is just incredible”
Some victories count for more than others. Lando Norris conquered his in front of his home crowd, on the legendary Silverstone circuit, at the end of a high-voltage race. It was the Briton's first win on home soil, and will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable moments of his career.
A solid start in the rain
Third on the grid behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris made a cautious start on a wet track. As the leaders exchanged positions in the early laps, he remained vigilant, avoiding mistakes and managing his intermediate tires perfectly in tricky conditions.
Facing unstable weather, tire choice was crucial. McLaren opted for smart pit stops, and Lando Norris capitalized on his opponents’ mistakes. While Oscar Piastri was leading the race, a restart under the Safety Car changed everything: the young Australian received a 10-second penalty for braking in a deemed dangerous manner. Lando Norris couldn’t have asked for more: he took the lead of the race shortly after and never let it go.
A controlled victory, a sincere emotion
In the final laps, Lando Norris kept his cool despite Oscar Piastri’s comeback, and crossed the finish line as the winner, to the cheers of the British crowd. Visibly moved, he paid tribute to his supporters.
“It’s magnificent. Apart from a champion title, you can’t dream of better in terms of emotions. An incredible, stressful race as always, but the support from the fans really made the difference, so I must thank them,” he declared.
« The number one rule is not to mess it all up. It may never happen again—I hope it will—but these are memories I will keep forever. »
« In terms of stress, it doesn’t get more intense. A big congratulations to Oscar, he had a great race, he was very fast. Hat’s off to him, and of course to McLaren: winning at home is simply incredible. »
A victory that reignites the championship. With this success, Lando Norris reduces the gap to Oscar Piastri in the championship. He is now just 8 points behind his teammate, revitalizing the internal battle at McLaren in the second half of the season.
Winning at Silverstone, in front of stands fully supporting him, is much more than just a result: it’s a consecration. For Lando Norris, this success marks a milestone, both emotionally and sportively. And with a championship as tight as this, every point now counts.
