Norris looking forward to Singapore GP: 'The car is very cool!'
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This weekend, the Singapore Grand Prix is on the programme. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are looking forward to the race under the lights because of the new, special livery on the MCL60, but also point to the challenges the Marina Bay Street Circuit has to offer.
Norris happy to be back in Singapore
"I'm really excited to be returning to Singapore. It's one of the most exciting tracks on the calendar, but also one of the more physically demanding. Our car looks really cool with a limited-edition Stealth Mode livery design, so I'm looking forward to getting out on track," Norris said. The British driver hopes to be stronger in Singapore than last Grand Prix weekend in Monza. "Last week I was back at the MTC [McLaren Technology Center] with my engineers going over our performance and result in Monza. We keep moving forward and hope to keep consistently finishing in the points."
Piastri has never raced in Singapore before
The junior classes never race in Singapore so it will be Piastri's first time on the street circuit. "I've always enjoyed watching the Singapore GP, so I'm really looking forward to making my debut at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. I spent time in the sim last week learning as much as I can, but as a rookie, it’s a track that you really need to physically drive to gain the experience," Piastri began ahead of the race weekend.
Furthermore, the Australian is ready for the tough conditions in the city-state. "Singapore offers some tricky conditions, especially with the high humidity. It's a new challenge for me, so that's something I've been preparing for as well. It can be a race of jeopardy, and anything can happen as we’ve seen before. The car has a slightly different livery for this double header, which I really like. Hopefully we come back with a nice result. I'm ready for the weekend!"