Get ready for some juicy team dynamics in the upcoming F1 season, including the rise of Lando Norris as McLaren’s established team leader. Known for his friendly rapport with teammates, the Briton has formed close bonds with the likes of Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo in the past, leading to the famous “Carlando” content loved by fans. However, with Ricciardo now gone and rising star Oscar Piastri stepping up, Norris finds himself in a new role as the team’s leading man. As McLaren CEO Zak Brown predicts a potential challenge from Piastri, could this shake up the off-track relationship between the two drivers? Only time will tell as the season kicks off soon.
Number 5. Ferrari – Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz
The bond between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz has been a bright spot for Ferrari during their two-year stint as teammates. However, the team’s new boss Frederic Vasseur has made it clear that no driver will be favored at the beginning of the 2023 season.
While Leclerc supports the team’s approach, he conceded that if either he or Sainz found themselves fighting for the championship later on, he would anticipate the team to provide maximum support to that driver.
