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Lando Norris aims to defend F1 World Drivers' Championship in 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:05 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Lando Norris aims to defend F1 World Drivers' Championship in 2026 season

Summary

Lando Norris, the reigning champion, looks to defend his title in the F1 2026 season. Norris secured the 2025 championship with McLaren by a narrow two points over Max Verstappen. The World Drivers' Championship, established in 1950, crowns the driver with the most points across the season's grand prix and sprint races. Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the record for the most championships with seven titles. The current season's dynamic remains competitive, as drivers accumulate points with every race, with no dropped scores affecting standings. Every grand prix and sprint result is crucial as the season progresses.

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•Lando Norris won the 2025 championship by 2 points.
•Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton each have 7 titles.
•The championship spans points from grand prix and sprint races.
•Established in 1950, it is the premier individual title in F1.
•No dropped scores mean all results impact final standings.

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