F1/IndyCar: Norris says Herta well suited for F1

McLaren driver Lando Norris told media over the Canadian Grand Prix weekend he backs Colton Herta getting a ride in F1.\

“More opportunities, I guess, for people to get into Formula 1 too and, if it’s for someone like Colton, then it’s fully deserved.”

“I was his teammate back in 2015, and we have a lot of great memories together, and I know how good a driver he is,” Norris said.

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“I think he’s showing that in IndyCar at the minute.

“So I think it’s different driving styles, I think he would have to adapt. He’s not been known, maybe to be a tire lover.

“That’s something you would have to get used to when he comes and drives on Pirellis. But, apart from that, you know, he’s got a lot of talent.

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“He’s a lovely guy, hard worker as well. And I think he’s well-suited to be able to perform at the level you need to be in Formula 1.”

“I see more cars as probably a good thing,” he said. “Not too many more. But I think if it’s 22 or 24, I think that’s a decent amount.

“I think that’s what it used to be a few years ago when I kind of grew up watching Formula 1.

“I think that’s great. More opportunities, I guess, for people to get into Formula 1 too and if it’s for someone like Colton, then it’s fully deserved.”