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McLaren pours cold water on Norris Red Bull F1 switch talk

McLaren has poured cold water on any suggestion that Lando Norris could be released to join Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 team-mate soon.

Links between Norris and Red Bull have increased over the Italian Grand Prix weekend after Norris admitted he would not be against teaming up with his friend Verstappen at some point. 

“It’s definitely something I would be open to in the future,” he said.  

“I think I can happily say Max is probably one of the best drivers ever in the history of Formula 1. I never raced against him until I was in Formula 1, but I was always in the category below. In karting I already knew him reasonably well.  

“Back in 2012-2013 was the first time I got to meet him and get to know him, so I’ve been able to witness what he’s doing, and I think it’s not just that he’s in a good car and he’s able to perform. I think no matter what car he’s in, he’ll be able to perform at a similar level.  

“It’d be great to work alongside someone like that and, at the same time, see where I can really stand against him. I’d be open to it. I invited him to McLaren the other day. So, if he wants to come any time, he’s very welcome.” 

Source: Autosport

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