Lando Norris assesses championship prospects ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1 driver Lando Norris addressed his 2026 title chances during media availability in Madrid on Thursday. Ahead of this weekend's inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new street circuit, the McLaren driver acknowledged he remains 96 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Norris pointed to Mercedes driver George Russell as the primary challenger to Antonelli due to the comparative performance of their cars. While McLaren secured consecutive race wins in Budapest and Zandvoort, Norris stated the vehicle lacks consistent pace across all track types. The field faces a new challenge in Madrid with an unfamiliar layout featuring significant elevation changes and high-speed cornering sections.