Lando Norris is looking more and more like a man on a mission. And his mission is to restore the supreme legacy of an F1 and McLaren icon. With the Brazilian Grand Prix just a few days away, Norris has reignited the fire in his belly. The icon’s long-lasting legacy has motivated the British driver unlike anything else.

The icon in the question is none other than Ayrton Senna. Brazil’s hero and an inevitable icon in the world of motorsport, Senna and McLaren created history together that is still iconic to this day. However, ever since then, McLaren has clearly struggled to fill the void left by him. But, perhaps a change is soon on the card, as McLaren’s Lando Norris is now eager to restore his team’s legacy, thanks to Senna’s legacy motivating him.

Lando Norris Brazilian GP mission: Reigniting Ayrton Senna’s legacy

With the Brazilian Grand Prix soon approaching, the Autódromo José Carlos Pace will witness this season’s last sprint format weekend. However, for McLaren and Lando Norris, the Brazilian Grand Prix holds a special place in their heart.

While talking about the importance of the GP, Lando Norris added, “Brazil, let’s go! It’s the end of the triple header and the final Sprint weekend of the season. There’s so much history and heritage at this race, particularly with #McLaren and Senna.”

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It’s quite clear that Norris’s performance at the Mexican Grand Prix clearly boosted his confidence. After a stellar performance at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez has allowed him to bounce back, especially considering his error-prone driving during Oscar Piastri’s masterclass before the US GP.

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Moreover, with Norris and McLaren’s pace being quite strong, as seen in the Mexican GP, the Papaya Army surely has a lot to look forward to. While Oscar Piastri might have a few difficulties, considering that it’s his first time at the Interlagos, in an F1 car. With his current confidence and form, Norris is expected to carry his name on his shoulders. But whether he’s able to reignite Ayrton Senna’s iconic legacy will only be known on the race day.

Can McLaren realistically secure a win at the Brazilian Grand Prix?

The answer to this question lies in how Max Verstappen and Red Bull perform at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. It’s no secret that Max Verstappen has been utterly dominant this season. And let’s not forget his wet-race masterclass in the 2016 Brazilian GP. And oh, how can we forget Lewis Hamilton?

Lewis Hamilton is somewhat of a Brazilian hero himself, with him idolizing Ayrton Senna in his childhood. He also happens to have an honorary Brazilian citizenship. So definitely expect the fans to be on his side, throughout the weekend. A battle between Norris and Hamilton is bound to leave some Brazilian fans undecided, we presume. That is, if there isn’t a turn 1 incident, like the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Ayrton Senna’s Brazilian legacy has reignited the fire inside Lando Norris, as he looks determined to restore McLaren‘s supremacy. With Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton heading into the race as the favorites, it’ll be interesting to see if he succeeds in doing so.