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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lando Norris Praises Liberty Walk
Read the full story on Backfire News When Formula One driver Lando Norris talks, people listen, especially when it's something related to cars. That's great news for Liberty Walk, the Japanese tuning house known for its aggressive body kits, because the McLaren racecar driver recently heaped praise on the tuner, calling its Netherlands showroom his 'dream place, like a dream garage.'Norris has good reason to be all smiles. Not only did he get to visit the magical location, something many enthusiasts would love, Liberty Walk has built a special Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 with Kaido Racer inspiration and plenty of power. While some might think it's hilarious Norris' McLaren teammate Yuki Tsunoda who is from Japan is working with the Japanese tuner first, the reality is there's a good reason for that. First of all, Lando is an established force in F1 and so has a bigger following. Tsunoda might catch up one day, but for now his teammate outranks him in popularity by a long shot. It's not like Norris just suddenly decided he was into JDM tuning culture. He's been vocal about his love of the niche in the car hobby for a long time. Liberty Walk saw an opportunity to strengthen its brand image and took it, something we don't blame it for one bit. The R32 Liberty Walk is building for Lando Norris wears a nice widebody kit, complete with aggressive aero elements. As a Kaido-inspired build, it features an oil cooler mounted externally, not tucked out of view, along with a big intercooler. Thanks to the legendary RB26DETT twin-turbo line-six engine's ability to handle gobs of power, Godzilla has become quite popular among tuners. Norris' car apparently has over 500-horsepower on tap, a modest figure considering the type of wealth he has at his command. In other words, he's showing restraint with the build. Image via lando, quadrant/Instagram
Daily Tribune
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Lando Norris Releases Tokyo Street Racing Short Film
As Formula 1 heads to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix, Lando Norris has teased an electrifying street racing short film, reminiscent of the viral videos Lewis Hamilton has released in previous years. Partnering with Monster Energy and his media company Quadrant, the McLaren driver appears to be embracing the high-octane, neon-lit aesthetic of Tokyo Drift culture. Hamilton pioneered this trend in 2022, when he took a Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R for a late-night spin through Tokyo's streets, performing donuts in an empty parking lot until the gearbox gave out. Despite backlash over alleged speeding and rental car damage, he continued the tradition, releasing a sequel featuring a Bayside Blue R34 against the stunning backdrop of Tokyo Tower. Now, Norris is taking the torch, piloting a heavily modified Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 alongside other custom-built street machines. The teaser showcases him grinning behind the wheel as city lights reflect off the car's externally mounted oil cooler, adding to the raw, underground racing feel. Riding High in the Championship Battle Norris' cinematic teaser comes as he enjoys the strongest season of his F1 career. The Bristol-born driver currently leads the championship standings with 44 points, sitting eight points ahead of four-time Red Bull champion Max Verstappen. McLaren has been in top form, securing back-to-back victories—Norris winning in Australia and Oscar Piastri triumphing in China. As the Japanese Grand Prix approaches, Norris remains the favorite to extend his lead, but all eyes will also be on Yuki Tsunoda, who steps into a Red Bull seat for the first time after replacing Liam Lawson. Racing in front of his home crowd, Tsunoda will be eager to make a statement. With adrenaline on and off the track, Norris is proving he's not just a title contender—but a showman too.
