Lando Norris challenges claims of McLaren as F1's best car
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lando Norris has expressed disagreement with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, who stated that McLaren now has the best car in Formula 1. Norris attributed recent successes, including wins at Budapest and Zandvoort, to his driving rather than solely the performance of the upgraded MCL40. McLaren previously struggled, going winless in the first ten races of the season. The discussion highlights differing opinions about the car's capabilities versus driver skill as the F1 season progresses.
- •Norris disagrees with Antonelli and Russell on F1 car hierarchy.
- •He cites his driving as a key to recent successes.
- •Norris won the last two races from pole position.
- •McLaren’s MCL40 struggled early in the season.
- •Upcoming races may further shape drivers' and teams' performances.
- 11:36 AMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris disagrees with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell on F1's pecking order
"Lando Norris has disagreed with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for saying McLaren now boasts the best car in Formula 1 - arguing it’s his driving that’s making the difference. The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix – Budapest and Zandvoort – from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, which went winless in the opening 10 rounds. Those early races in ...Keep reading
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