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Norris: Driver moves were a bit of a shock

McLaren driver Lando Norris has admitted that the recent moves in the Formula 1 driver market came as a 'bit of a shock'. The departure of Sebastian Vettel from Ferrari triggered something of a domino affect, with Carlos Sainz Jr. leaving McLaren to replace Vettel in Maranello and Daniel Ricciardo assuming Sainz's seat with the Woking outfit. Speaking in an interview with Autosport, Norris said that he was surprised by Sainz replacing Vettel at Ferrari, but was less shocked at the news that Ricciardo would be joining him at McLaren. 'It wasn't so much of a surprise of Daniel coming to McLaren, but I think the bigger surprise was Carlos leaving McLaren for Ferrari and Vettel leaving...
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