Norris: "I grew up watching Lewis and Fernando at McLaren"

McLaren junior driver Lando Norris has revealed he grew up watching Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, when the pair drove together at the Woking-based side.

Perhaps the biggest prospect in the Formula One world right now, is 18-year-old Lando Norris.

There has been speculation surrounding Stoffel Vandoorne's future at McLaren, and should the Belgian go, Norris could be in contention to replace the driver.

Norris is in second place as it stands in the Formula Two championship, sitting twelve points behind George Russell - who leads the way.

Many expected Norris to run clear with the F2 championship, but it hasn't been as easy as that for the young driver.

Norris has insisted that he is not intimidated and tries to keep his head up.

"I've learned to try and not be down as much when it goes wrong," Norris revealed to The Guardian.

"Sometimes there is nothing you can do about it. In the past, I would have been the opposite, I would have been annoyed. I am still a bit up and down but have learned you don't need to be down so much."

Norris also says that MotoGP was his early passion but he mentions growing up watching Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton when the pair were at McLaren.

"Growing up watching Lewis and Fernando, my favourite car was the McLaren in that chrome and fluorescent orange. McLaren were one of the first teams I liked and supported," Norris added.