‘He still has to do the business’Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast, Smedley argued that Norris continues to carry an unfair reputation within parts of the paddock. “It’s always like, ‘Oh, Lando had this amazing junior career and therefore…’ and he did. Amazing in terms of how well-funded his junior career was. “There are plenty of drivers who have had more money spent on their junior career than Lando Norris and haven’t been able to deliver in Formula 1,” he said. ‘The kid’s the real deal’What frustrates Smedley most is the contrast between Norris’ public image and the competitor he sees behind the scenes.