The British-born driver, 23, was in the points at the Melbourne Grand Prix, and will be looking to add to his tally in the Drivers Championship in Azerbaijan this Sunday. Like many F1 drivers, a sport for the rich and famous, Norris grew up affluently. Two years later, he would partner Carlos Sainz Jr as a McLaren driver in the World Championship. His debut campaign, finishing eleventh, was enough to convince McLaren Norris was their future. Norris finished sixth in the drivers’ championship in the end, which convinced McLaren to offer him another deal. “I still have to look after my life and things for my future so that’s why I had to make the decision.

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