Lando Norris Concedes George Russell Has the Best Shot at Kimi Antonelli This Season

Lando Norris has acknowledged that his McLaren team is not competitive enough to contend for the championship this season, as he trails Kimi Antonelli by 96 points. With George Russell positioned as the nearest rival at 66 points behind Antonelli, Norris expressed his support for Russell in the title fight, indicating that he believes Russell's Mercedes is the only car capable of matching Antonelli's pace.

Norris's comments come ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, where he and his teammate Oscar Piastri are uncertain about their car's performance. Norris highlighted the inconsistency of McLaren's pace across different tracks, which has hindered his title defense. As the season progresses, Norris sees the upcoming race as an opportunity to assess their competitiveness on a new circuit.