WATCH: Daniel Ricciardo Has an Awkward Moment With Lando Norris Calling Him ‘Carlos’
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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren F1 talks in the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone in Northampton, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Many F1 fans know that Carlos Sainz Jr and Lando Norris became best friends during their McLaren tenure together. However, it seems that they underestimated how deep their bond is. During a driver-fan virtual meet-up featuring the McLaren drivers, there was an awkward moment.
Apparently, Norris momentarily forgot that he and Sainz were no longer teammates. Luckily, he managed to catch himself before he could embarrass himself and Daniel Ricciardo. However, the fan caught the slip-up and called him out on it. Surprisingly, Ricciardo forgave the Briton for his faux pas.
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The Australian admitted that the Sainz-Norris friendship was ‘little more than a friendship’. The fans clarified that it was a ‘bromance’ between the British youngster and the Spaniard. Now, Norris will have to forge a new partnership with the experienced Ricciardo. Though the Norris-Sainz friendship will likely transcend inter-team barriers.
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Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo are having contrasting seasons
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Truthfully speaking, the Aussie has struggled to hit the ground running in his new environment. So far, Lando Norris has had the measure of the 31-year-old, racking up two podiums. Meanwhile, Ricciardo has only beaten his teammate once, much to his consternation.
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BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – MARCH 12: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 and Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren F1 look on from the grid during Day One of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on March 12, 2021 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images)
Luckily for the Australian driver, the season is still a bit long. So there is plenty of time for him to catch up to his teammate and put up a better fight. However, it appears that Norris holds all the cards and is quicker than his more experienced teammate. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz is enjoying a decent season at Scuderia Ferrari. The Spaniard has been able to keep up with Charles Leclerc and make him sweat on occasion.
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He has also acted as a steady backup for when Leclerc falters or makes a mistake. At the same time, when the two of them are on track together, Sainz keeps Leclerc on his toes.
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