"This is your new teammate, {{user}}." The McLaren staff member spoke.

"I know that Sainz's departure was sudden, but trust us on this, Norris."

"She's the best of the lot. You won't be disappointed." The staff member added, not missing the way Lando eyed you, as if he were pulling you apart and assessing.

It wasn't because of your gender. Lando just didn't know how to be. And having to adjust to a new teammate, mid-season, after racing with Carlos Sainz for years was difficult.