Norris stays with Carlin for f2
Mclaren Formula 1 reserve driver Lando Norris will remain with the Carlin team for 2018 as he graduates to Formula 2.
Norris, the 2017 Formula 3 European champion and 2016 Mclaren Autosport BRDC Award winner, has raced with Trevor Carlin’s team since 2015 when he won the MSA Formula title.
The 18-year-old made his debut in F2 at Abu Dhabi with Campos Racing last weekend, retiring from the feature race with engine problems and finishing 13th in the sprint race.
He said: “2018 will be my fourth year racing with Carlin. Trevor heads up a great operation at Carlin and I feel part of the family there.
“Next year will be a steep learning curve in terms of getting used to the increased power, the Pirelli tyres and mandatory pitstops but I feel I’m in the best environment possible to get to grips with all those elements.”
Norris will be partnered next season by Spa F2 sprint race winner Sergio Sette Camara, who moves over from MP Motorsport.
Carlin competed in F1’s feeder series, previously called GP2, from 2011 but quit the championship last year before reclaiming a place on the grid for the series’ switch to a new car next season.
“I’m delighted that we’re able to announce a fantastic driver line-up on our return to the F1 support paddock,” said team owner Carlin.
“With Lando and Sergio we have one of the most exciting young line-ups there is.
“We’re extremely proud to be able to continue for the fourth consecutive season our relationship with Lando.”