Carlos Sainz was another ex-team mate to praise Norris. The Spaniard was Norris’ first partner at McLaren back in 2019 and 2020, and the two have since maintained a close friendship.
“I think he’s been doing amazing in Formula 1 for many years now, and he’s deserved a win for a long time,” Sainz said. “Today he was on the lucky side, but I think luck comes to the guys who deserve it and he’s one of them.”
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Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, could relate to how Norris was feeling, having claimed his own maiden win in the sport with McLaren when he took victory six races into his rookie season back in 2007.
“Massive congratulations to Lando,” the seven-time world champion said. “[I] won my first Grand Prix with McLaren, I know how special it is to get that first one, so huge congratulations to him. He truly deserves it, and McLaren – wow. I’m really, really happy for them, it’s my old family.”
Asked if he could also understand the situation of having to wait some time for the achievement, Hamilton joked: “I didn’t have to wait that long! So I can’t tell you of the length, but it’s unlike anything else. It’s that first time – there’s nothing quite like the first one.”
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