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Norris needed more track time to prepare for debut - de Ferran

Gil de Ferran says McLaren have been working hard over the winter to prepare Lando Norris for his Formula 1 debut next week but admits they ideally needed more track time to get the F2 vice champion fully up to speed. Norris was working closely with McLaren for much of last season in his role as test and development driver and appeared in several Friday practice sessions for the team once his signing for this season had been confirmed. De Ferran said the team were taking a unified approach to supporting Norris during his debut year and the McLaren sporting director believes the good working relationship they have with the 19-year-old will be vital in ensuring he feels fully comfortable in...
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