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Norris set to replace Button as McLaren's reserve driver
McLaren hopeful Lando Norris could inherit the status of third driver with the Woking-based outfit next season, says racing director Eric Boullier. Jenson Button spent a year on call for McLaren, replacing Fernando Alonso at Monaco, but the British driver is now keen on securing a full-time racing program somewhere in 2018. The 17-year-old Norris, who currently leads the European Formula 3 title fight, tested for McLaren at the post-race in-season test in Hungary in August, and acquitted himself quite well. "I think Jenson is looking for a full-time racing seat, and obviously we don't have any," Boullier said at Suzuka. Verstappen mighty impressed with 'future star' Lando Norris...
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