David Coulthard jokingly admitted he is frustrated after Lando Norris equalled his career Formula 1 win record following a stellar victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
Norris secured a crucial triumph on Sunday, adding to his earlier success before the summer break and tying him with the former McLaren driver on 13 grand prix victories.
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SubscribeSpeaking on the Up to Speed podcast, Coulthard praised the McLaren star's performance while jokingly lamenting the milestone. "Oh God, I am so pissed off! So pissed off! He is a World Champion and has got 13 wins, haha! No, he was awesome. He deserves it," Coulthard said.
Coulthard also noted that he had accurately predicted Norris would triumph at Zandvoort, highlighting the driver's exceptional synergy with his car and team throughout the weekend.
Norris Reflects on Hard Fought Victory in Zandvoort
With 13 grand prix victories now under his belt, Norris sits alongside Coulthard and F1 legend Alberto Ascari, with opportunities to surpass icons like Graham Hill and Jack Brabham in upcoming races.
Reflecting on his triumph, Lando Norris acknowledged that the race on the Dutch circuit was physically and mentally demanding, requiring careful tyre management and strong race pace.
"It was probably one of my better wins. We had to fight for it as well, but the pace was very strong. I managed things incredibly well," Norris stated after crossing the finish line.
The McLaren driver admitted that he wanted to put on an entertaining show for the fans during what marked the final race weekend at Zandvoort for the foreseeable future.