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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL33, in the garage
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The plan to break McLaren's F1 driver curse

McLaren's recent track record with young drivers in Formula 1 does not augur well for Lando Norris. The team's current circumstances should make his transition easier, but McLaren cannot afford to get things wrong with another of its juniors.

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How you look at McLaren's decision to hand Norris his Formula 1 debut next season depends on whether your cup is half-full or half-empty.

The positive, bordering on naive, outlook brings feelings of optimism and excitement over the prospect of 'the next Lewis Hamilton' ushering in a new era for McLaren as the fallen giant picks itself back up.

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