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McLaren praises Lando Norris after impressive F1 test outing

Lando Norris has been labelled a “potential star of the future” by McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier, after an encouraging first run in a 2017 Formula 1 car for the young British racer. Norris was afforded a day in the MCL32 during the in-season test at the Hungaroring, and the 17-year-old impressed observers with his speed and maturity. Norris completed 91 laps in hot and sunny conditions in Hungary, his run plan blighted only by a spun through Turn 4 during the final minute of the morning session. Norris held second spot on the leaderboard, behind Sebastian Vettel, for much of the day and gradually improved, ending his running on a 1:17.385, just 0.261s behind the...
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