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via espn.comStella hails 'harmony' between Norris and PiastriMcLaren boss Andrea Stella is pleased Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have remained a harmonious pairing in the wake of last season's title scrap and has not yet given up hope of the British driver being able to defend his crown.
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via F1iSmedley fires back at Norris critics: ‘He’s the real deal’Lando Norris may be Formula 1’s reigning world champion, but Rob Smedley believes the McLaren driver is still...
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via RaceFansNorris vs Piastri: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1Lando Norris has coped slightly better than Oscar Piastri with McLaren's often frustrating season and delivered a fine win in Hungary.
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via Motorsport.comLando Norris branded "the real deal" after showing mental resilienceFormer Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has praised Lando Norris's psychological strength, dubbing the McLaren driver "the real deal". During an episode of the High Performance Racing podcast, Smedley discussed the public perception of the 2025 champion following the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Despite a 10-place grid penalty, Norris showed strong pace throughout the ... Keep reading
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via RacingNews365Lando Norris Aims for More Success After Hungary VictoryLando Norris secured his first win of the Formula 1 season at the Hungaroring, marking a significant turnaround for his campaign. Following this victory, he expressed confidence in McLaren's potential for future races.
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via grandprix.comNorris says fame leaves him feeling violatedLando Norris says Formula 1 fame has begun to make him feel "violated" after paparazzi followed him through London for 40 minutes.
via RacingNews365Lando Norris reveals surprise at timing of McLaren recoveryLando Norris did not expect the revised McLaren MCL40 to vault him back to the top step of an F1 podium so soon.Mon 3 Aug · 06:20 UTC0 comments
via Crash'Bigger changes needed' - Lando Norris' mid-season verdict on F1's new eraThe 2026 Formula 1 regulations have been met with constant criticism, but Lando Norris maintains that drivers have the best intentions with their comments.Sun 2 Aug · 13:00 UTC0 comments
via Motorsport.comMcLaren "ready to challenge" Mercedes after upgrade, says Sky F1 commentatorSky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes McLaren's recent upgrade package has positioned the team to mount a genuine challenge against championship leader Mercedes over the remainder of the 2026 season. McLaren arrived at the Hungarian Grand Prix seeking to close the gap to the Brackley outfit following a demanding opening half of the season. Lando Norris subsequently ... Keep readingSun 2 Aug · 12:00 UTC0 comments
via Motorsport.comLando Norris praised for "true world champion's" drive at F1 Hungarian GPFormer Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has lauded reigning champion Lando Norris following his commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing the McLaren driver's race as a "true world champion performance". During a recent episode of the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe, Coulthard reflected on the state of the 2026 championship as it heads into its mandatory ... Keep readingSun 2 Aug · 10:45 UTC0 comments
via F1iAntonelli Leads Championship as Norris Discusses Title PressureKimi Antonelli currently leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship standings in Formula 1. Lando Norris, the reigning champion, has stated that the pressure of the title race is on Antonelli as the season progresses.+ 1 moreAlso covering thisF1iFri 31 Jul · 21:41 UTC0 comments
via Motorsport.comLando Norris reveals how fierce Oscar Piastri rivalry has driven his F1 developmentMcLaren's Lando Norris has admitted that team-mate Oscar Piastri has pushed him "too much for my liking", crediting their fierce intra-team rivalry as a key factor in his ongoing development as a Formula 1 driver. Speaking during an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this month, the Briton reflected on his F1 career. Having debuted alongside Carlos Sainz at McLaren before ... Keep readingFri 31 Jul · 11:59 UTC0 comments
via CrashMcLaren's Hungary Win Impresses Mercedes Amid Performance ChallengesMcLaren achieved a notable victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, showcasing significant improvements in their performance. Mercedes expressed admiration for Lando Norris' success while also focusing on enhancing their own reliability and competitiveness.
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via theguardian.com‘People are loving it’: Formula One chief Domenicali hits back at critics of regulationsChief executive says fans don’t care about technology Season may finish in Europe due to war in Middle East Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s new regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints. The Formula One chief executive also confirmed that this season’s finale would be staged in Europe if the last two grands prix, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, are called off due to the Middle East war. Lando Norris, the defending world champion, hit out at F1 in Hungary last week for putting profit before the sport to attract engine manufacturers with the new regulations. The focus on electrical energy management has been roundly disliked by drivers. Continue reading...
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via theguardian.comMcLaren’s team principal hails ‘great trajectory’ of Lando Norris after win‘He’s more in control of his emotions,’ says Andrea Stella World champion won his first race of season in Hungary Lando Norris is at the peak of his powers after his win at the Hungarian Grand Prix demonstrated the world champion has a stronger psychological approach to driving, according to the McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella. Norris took his team’s first win of the season on Sunday with a commanding drive at the Hungaroring after Mercedes dominance for much of the campaign. The Briton has always maintained his team would come back into contention and duly did so, beating the Red Bull of Max Verstappen into second and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli into third. Continue reading...Mon 27 Jul · 10:30 UTC0 comments
via theguardian.com‘Pretty bad’: Lewis Hamilton hits out at Ferrari after dropping points in F1 title raceHamilton questions strategy after finishing fifth Briton lost place after penalty for speeding in pit lane Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with his Ferrari team after he dropped points in the title battle against Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Lando Norris returned to form with the defending world champion claiming his first race victory of the season . Hamilton finished in fourth place on the track at the Hungaroring but, with a five-second penalty imposed for speeding in the pit lane, he was classified as fifth in the race won by McLaren’s Norris, with Max Verstappen second for Red Bull and Antonelli third. Continue reading...Sun 26 Jul · 19:51 UTC0 comments
via BBC SportNorris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounderLando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.
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via BBC SportComplete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratingsBBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.Sun 26 Jul · 17:16 UTC0 comments
via theguardian.comOscar Piastri Expresses Frustration During Hungarian Grand PrixOscar Piastri voiced his displeasure over a collision with Carlos Sainz during the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing the incident as 'unacceptable.' Despite his frustrations, Piastri accepted McLaren's race strategy and acknowledged the challenges he faces in adapting to the sport.+ 1 moreAlso covering thistheguardian.comSun 26 Jul · 16:04 UTC0 comments
via grandprix.comLando Norris Secures First Victory of 2026 in HungaryLando Norris achieved his first win of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Antonelli. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, faced a setback with a gearbox failure, leading to his retirement from the race.+ 3 moreAlso covering thistheguardian.comBBC Sportgrandprix.comSun 26 Jul · 14:57 UTC0 commentsPage 2 of 3