F1 Fans Left Dumbfounded As Lando Norris Shows Off Karting Skills Against a Non-Racer
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 11: Third place qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren F1 looks on in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 11, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Lando Norris’ caliber as a Formula 1 driver shone through in his 2021 campaign. He drove dominantly throughout the season, holding his team up significantly in the first part of the season. However, the Brit has proved his place as a driver once again.
Norris went head to head in a kart with F1 journalist Lawrence Barretto. While the two played around the track, Norris eventually gave the journalist a two-lap head start to a five-lap race, one that Norris won effortlessly.
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The video not only highlighted Norris’ overall abilities as a driver but also the nuances of his driving style. It’s safe to say, fans were impressed.
F1 fans react to Lando Norris’ impressive driving skills
YouTube immediately blew up with praise for Lando Norris. A fan exclaimed, “No matter how many times you watch it, just trying to replicate what Lando did would be impossible!” Others had a newfound respect for the sport:
“Man it’s crazy how fast these F1 drivers and professional Kart drivers are. If you’ve ever done Karting, it really does always feel like you’re gonna lose the Kart at any moment, but it sticks. It also is very easy to lock up or spin the thing if you give it just a bit too much brake or throttle at the wrong time. I give credit to these young Jrs who compete. It’s not easy.”
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Fans were just as impressed on other social media platforms. On Instagram, the fans brought out the expected Sochi jokes. “Happy he is with the right tires this time around”; Do they have slicks for 🌧”
However, Twitter pulled through with the best content.
If it's a Mercedes cart it has a faster straight line
— James Bennett (@monsieurBenet) January 20, 2022
Some even came up with solutions to the 2021 championship debacle. We particularly like this one:
Can we just put LH & MV in a kart and let um have it out !
— JAMES (@JAMES96453204) January 20, 2022
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@F1 should conduct a go kart racing with all 20 drivers in similar cars.. lets see the who got best in class #Formula1 #F1 https://t.co/sNLOHMzqF6
— Formula Talkies (@formulatalkies) January 21, 2022
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Barretto and Norris took their rounds around the track in Norris’ new karting team’s machines. The LN Karts were the Brit’s latest venture and has taken off well. As the off-season drones on, hopefully, we can see more of Norris putting up a karting masterclass!
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