Lando Norris aims to overtake George Russell in F1 standings
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Guenther Steiner expresses confidence that Lando Norris can surpass George Russell for second place in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship. Following the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, Norris currently stands fourth in the drivers' standings with 186 points. Russell, representing Mercedes, holds second with 211 points, while Kimi Antonelli leads with 292 points. The championship remains highly competitive, and Norris will aim to close the gap in upcoming races.
- •Norris sits fourth in the standings with 186 points.
- •Russell is second with 211 points.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads with 292 points.
- •Guenther Steiner supports Norris' chances of catching Russell.
- 9:11 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris predicted to overtake George Russell in 2026 F1 standings
"Guenther Steiner has backed Lando Norris to overtake George Russell for second place in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship. Following the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, Norris sits fourth in the drivers' standings with 186 points. Mercedes' Russell is second with 211 points, and his team-mate Kimi Antonelli currently leads with 292 points. Speaking on The Red ...Keep reading
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